2008-07-11 16:21:12 InformedHealthOnline.org We allow other web sites the royalty free use of Atom feeds, reserving the right to recall this non-exclusive licence at any time. Our Atom feeds contain the titles of our latest articles and a short description of the content. Each article has a link to the corresponding resource on our web site. You can use the following links to access our Atom feeds: http://www.informedhealthonline.org/ http://www.informedhealthonline.org/obstructive-sleep-apnea-can-specific-support-improve-the-use-of-cpap.771.en.html 2011-09-30T09:50:51+01:00

If psychological and practical support is started early and continued long-term, it can help lower the number of people who discontinue their CPAP therapy. People also end up using the machines longer at night. More research is needed on the effect that intensive support has on symptoms and possible complications of the disorder.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/earache-what-medications-help-in-inflammations-in-the-auditory-canal.750.en.html 2011-10-13T08:22:54+01:00

Some ear drops, which are only available on prescription, seem to ease earache due to an inflammation of the external auditory canal very effectively. There is no evidence that disinfectant drops, which are available as over-the-counter-medications, are similarly effective.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-are-certain-beta-blockers-also.746.en.html 2011-05-26T08:56:44+01:00

There are concerns that beta-blockers can worsen breathing difficulties in people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yet there is no indication in studies available so far that symptoms increase as a result of taking certain beta-blockers. Therefore, most of the time people who have a heart condition can be also treated with these medications if they have COPD, too.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-can-rehabilitation.737.en.html 2011-05-02T13:01:42+01:00

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help people with COPD to better manage their disease. In advanced COPD, it can reduce the number of hospital stays and increase life expectancy.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/the-ear-how-can-you-keep-it-clean-and-what-helps-if-earwax-builds-up.727.en.html 2011-10-13T08:23:24+01:00

Various ear drops can soften earwax and make it easier to remove. Yet home remedies like warmed olive oil could also work just as well or almost just as well.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/bell-s-palsy-which-drug-treatments-have-been-proven-to-increase-the.725.en.html 2011-04-08T10:45:09+01:00

Corticosteroids can prevent long-term symptoms caused by Bell’s palsy. Adding an antiviral medication may also help. Yet further research is needed to find out for sure.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/overactive-bladder-what-helps-women-who-have-the-urge-to-urinate-very.704.en.html 2012-02-02T11:13:10+01:00

Bladder training and pelvic floor muscle exercises can reduce leaks and visits to the toilet in women with an overactive bladder. Medication can also help a little. Surgery for this condition has not been studied enough.   

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/asthma-can-specific-immunotherapy-reduce-the-symptoms-and-how-safe-is.703.en.html 2010-10-27T15:14:27+01:00

Specific immunotherapy (“desensitisation”) can reduce the number of asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma. When injected, mild reactions in the tissue around the injection site are common. There is a small chance of a dangerous reaction to the injection that would need immediate medical treatment.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/allergies-what-can-you-do-around-the-house-to-reduce-allergy-symptoms.700.en.html 2011-04-21T12:08:54+01:00

More than average cleaning and removing “dust traps” in bedrooms might help reduce the symptoms of house dust mite allergy. However, dust-mite-proof bedding and air filters have not been proven to help.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/dementia-is-getting-a-break-enough-or-do-carers-need-more-support.665.en.html 2011-07-22T12:07:33+01:00

Being able to have “time off” from full-time caring for someone with dementia is important, for example by using respite care. But it might not be enough support to rely on. There are additional services for family members and carers such as self-help groups, meals on wheels, and household help.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/quitting-smoking-can-i-maintain-my-weight-when-i-quit-smoking.641.en.html 2011-09-29T08:22:42+01:00

Nicotine replacement therapy could help a little to maintain your weight for a short time when quitting smoking. Physical exercise might also help to maintain your weight.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/low-back-pain-can-massage-help.630.en.html 2010-03-26T11:44:41+01:00

Some forms of massage, for example acupressure, can relieve low back pain that has lasted longer than several weeks. As well as relieving pain, massage could possibly improve mobility too, especially if accompanied by exercising or stretching.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/erectile-dysfunction-how-effective-are-drugs-for-treating-impotence.617.en.html 2011-11-18T08:52:29+01:00

The long-term use of sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) in erectile dysfunction has not been well studied. The drugs can increase the likelihood of satisfying sex, but about 2 out of every 10 users will experience adverse effects.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-how-does-hysterectomy-compare-with-less.607.en.html 2011-05-13T15:30:14+01:00

Endometrial surgery can achieve similar symptom relief to hysterectomy (removal of the womb), but with a much lower risk of adverse effects. However, about 1 in 5 women who has an endometrial procedure is likely to have another operation within 2 years.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/pregnancy-does-every-pregnant-woman-need-daily-iron-supplements-and.599.en.html 2010-02-05T14:33:02+01:00

It is important for pregnant women with iron deficiency problems to take iron supplements. Women who get enough iron in their diets probably do not need them. Iron supplements can prevent anaemia in some healthy pregnant women, but this has not been shown to reduce complications or sickness in mothers or babies.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/after-a-stroke-does-fitness-training-improve-overall-health-and.598.en.html 2012-01-19T08:52:16+01:00

Fitness training as part of a rehabilitation program after a stroke can increase physical fitness and endurance as well as improve mobility.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/mental-fitness-does-brain-training-when-you-are-older-help.596.en.html 2009-12-23T17:14:15+01:00

Brain training with special games – especially computer games – is becoming very popular. This can help improve performance in particular thinking functions like brain reaction time. However, these games have not been proven to prevent overall brain function decline in older people.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/screening-which-tests-are-paid-for-by-statutory-health-insurance.553.en.html 2011-12-22T13:41:44+01:00

Many different screening tests are offered to children and adults nowadays. Statutory health insurance funds in Germany cover the costs of many of these screening tests for certain groups of people.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/asthma-and-exercise-how-does-swimming-compare-to-other-types-of-sports.549.en.html 2012-01-03T10:59:53+01:00

Swimming regularly could help increase lung performance and reduce asthma severity. Running and cycling are much more likely to trigger exercise-induced asthma than swimming is. It is still not clear what effects chlorinated water and swimming in indoor or outdoor pools may have on the risk of asthma attacks.

http://www.informedhealthonline.org/hepatitis-b-should-i-get-tested.546.en.html 2011-09-26T12:33:19+01:00

Certain groups of people have a high risk of becoming infected with hepatitis B. But on the whole, less than 1% of all people in Germany have a hepatitis B infection. Adults who have no special risk do not seem to have health benefits from doing a test or from having a vaccination.