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Wed, 22 May 2013 08:47:23 +1000 720 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/driving-with-the-dog-not-a-good-idea-for-seniors/18606 Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said University of Alabama at B http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/driving-with-the-dog-not-a-good-idea-for-seniors/18606 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/why-some-dont-respond-to-rubella-vaccine/18604 Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis,nbsp;Mayo Clinicnbsp;vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very dif http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/why-some-dont-respond-to-rubella-vaccine/18604 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/teens-with-high-blood-pressure-have-less-distress-better-quality-of-life/18603 Teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressu http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/teens-with-high-blood-pressure-have-less-distress-better-quality-of-life/18603 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/no-link-between-anaesthesia-dementia-in-elderly/18602 Elderly patients who receivenbsp;anesthesia are no more likely to develop long-termnbsp;dementianbsp;ornbsp;Alzheimers diseasenbsp;than other se http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/no-link-between-anaesthesia-dementia-in-elderly/18602 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/antiretrovirals-may-be-cardioprotective-in-hiv-infected-teens/18601 Long-term use of highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART) does not appear to be associated with impaired heart function in children and adolesce http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/antiretrovirals-may-be-cardioprotective-in-hiv-infected-teens/18601 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/use-of-anti-epileptic-drug-during-pregnancy-associated-with-increased-risk-of-autism/18600 Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a si http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/use-of-anti-epileptic-drug-during-pregnancy-associated-with-increased-risk-of-autism/18600 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/new-website-to-ease-the-pain-of-chronic-pain-sufferers/18599 Western Australians with chronic musculoskeletal pain can now access a range of information and practical self-management tips with the click of a mou http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/new-website-to-ease-the-pain-of-chronic-pain-sufferers/18599 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/slim-evidence-for-weight-loss-product/18598 The use of celebrity endorsements by Nicole Kidman and others needs a rethink in light of a Therapeutic Goods Administration decision to ban a Swisse http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/slim-evidence-for-weight-loss-product/18598 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/tweeting-our-way-to-heart-health/18597 Real-time social phenomenon, Twitter, can be a powerful tool to help prevent heart disease and improve health practices, according to a group of resea http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/tweeting-our-way-to-heart-health/18597 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/health-effects-of-a-mediterranean-diet-for-older-adults/18593 According tonbsp;a studynbsp;published in thenbsp;Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, a baseline adherence http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/health-effects-of-a-mediterranean-diet-for-older-adults/18593 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/looking-good-this-winter-means-preventing-cold-and-flu/18596 While colds and flus are often accompanied by fevers which literally make you hot, we all know that therersquo;s nothing hot about the way you look w http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/looking-good-this-winter-means-preventing-cold-and-flu/18596 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/hormone-therapy-safe-for-women/18592 A new study has examined the cognitive effects of hormone therapy on memory, language and concentration in menopausal women.A study, published in the http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/hormone-therapy-safe-for-women/18592 Sun, 12 May 2013 13:15:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/stimulate-the-brain-and-stop-cigarette-cravings/18591 Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/stimulate-the-brain-and-stop-cigarette-cravings/18591 Sat, 11 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/disease-connection-discovery-could-point-to-better-health/18590 New research revealing links between two global health challenges ndash; depression and chronic lung disease ndash; suggest screening for both disor http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/disease-connection-discovery-could-point-to-better-health/18590 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/emu-oil-may-help-in-common-bowel-diseases/18589 New research is showing that emu oil has therapeutic potential for the treatment of a variety of common bowel diseases in addition to the intestinal d http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/emu-oil-may-help-in-common-bowel-diseases/18589 Thu, 9 May 2013 00:01:00 +1000