Baby & Child
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. Despite a plethora of scientific evidence, it is still being regarded by some as a diagnostic excuse for appalling childhood behaviour due to inadequate or inappropriate parenting. In this article Dr Fiona Forbes, an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, provides an overview to aid the diagnosis and treatment of this much misperceived condition. (Image - © istockphoto.com) Read…
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetes has been reported as increasing the risk of complications during pregnancy including foetal abnormalities and infant death. How great are these risks and what can women with diabetes do to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications? Dr Robbie Lindsay and Dr Fiona Mackenzie review the evidence. Read…
Aspirin: Old and New
Aspirin is one of the most commonly-used drugs worldwide, both as a painkiller and in the prevention of heart disease. Research is now also increasingly suggesting a beneficial effect in treating a range of cancers. Dr Crispin Musumba and Prof Tom Walley examine the uses of aspirin old and new. Read…
Umbilical cord derived stem cell transplants
Stem cell transplantation from human donors has been established as an effective prospect of cure for certain types of leukaemia. However, shortages of suitable (related) human donor cells have led to trials of cells from unrelated donors. In this article Dr John Davies reviews the latest research underpinning the use of umbilical cord cell transplants for leukaemia. Read…
Folic acid and breast cancer
In this BTMH user-requested article Dr Ian Kunkler aims to answer concerns about the safety of folic acid following the publication of a study which suggested an increased risk of breast cancer for women taking oral folic acid Supplements. How safe is folic acid, what link is there with breast cancer and should women continue to take folic acid? Read…
