http://www.informedhealthonline.org/ We allow other web sites the royalty free use of RSS feeds, reserving the right to recall this non-exclusive licence at any time. Our RSS 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 RSS feeds: de Some antifungal drugs can help against oral fungal infections if they are used at the same time as chemotherapy or radiotherapy during cancer treatment. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/cancer-can-oral-fungal-infections-be-prevented-during-cancer-treatment.922.en.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:20:00 +0200 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/obstructive-sleep-apnea-can-specific-support-improve-the-use-of-cpap.771.en.html Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0200 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/earache-what-medications-help-in-inflammations-in-the-auditory-canal.750.en.html Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:02:00 +0200 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-are-certain-beta-blockers-also.746.en.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:53:00 +0200 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/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-can-rehabilitation.737.en.html Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0100 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/the-ear-how-can-you-keep-it-clean-and-what-helps-if-earwax-builds-up.727.en.html Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:26:00 +0100 Drinking a small bottle of sugar-sweetened soft drink  every day for weeks at a time, can cause body weight to rise an average of a quarter of a kilogram (about half a pound). If overweight people are regularly drinking large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages, reducing the amount they drink could contribute to losing weight. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/diet-and-body-weight-what-is-the-effect-of-soft-drinks-and-other.726.en.html Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:55:00 +0100 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/bell-s-palsy-which-drug-treatments-have-been-proven-to-increase-the.725.en.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:03:00 +0100 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/overactive-bladder-what-helps-women-who-have-the-urge-to-urinate-very.704.en.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:41:00 +0200 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/asthma-can-specific-immunotherapy-reduce-the-symptoms-and-how-safe-is.703.en.html Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:20:00 +0200 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/allergies-what-can-you-do-around-the-house-to-reduce-allergy-symptoms.700.en.html Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:38:00 +0200 Doing exercises regularly after having treatment for low back pain can help one out of every three people affected by this condition to prevent recurrences. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/low-back-pain-can-exercise-prevent-recurrences.686.en.html Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:01:00 +0200 Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac or ibuprofen can cause ulcers in the stomach and intestine. But the risk can be significantly reduced by taking particular medications. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/arthritis-what-can-prevent-stomach-ulcers-caused-by-painkillers-and.675.en.html Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:47:00 +0200 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/dementia-is-getting-a-break-enough-or-do-carers-need-more-support.665.en.html Wed, 26 May 2010 09:26:00 +0200 More physical exercise might be the best way to maintain your weight when quitting smoking. More research is needed to be able to say what the best methods are to avoid putting on weight when quitting smoking. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/quitting-smoking-can-i-maintain-my-weight-when-i-quit-smoking.641.en.html Tue, 04 May 2010 14:29:00 +0200 The best way to stop taking sleeping pills and sedatives is to gradually reduce the dose with the guidance of a doctor. Psychological and psychotherapeutic support each increase the likelihood of succeeding. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/addiction-to-medication-what-can-help-when-trying-to-stop-taking.638.en.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:19:00 +0200 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/low-back-pain-can-massage-help.630.en.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:27:59 +0100 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/erectile-dysfunction-how-effective-are-drugs-for-treating-impotence.617.en.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:15:00 +0100 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/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-how-does-hysterectomy-compare-with-less.607.en.html Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:40:00 +0100 Premenstrual syndrome can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as with medications for depression (antidepressants). It has not been scientifically proven which method is better. But research suggests that CBT can relieve symptoms of depression and that, in women it has helped, its effects last longer than antidepressant medication. http://www.informedhealthonline.org/premenstrual-syndrome-can-relaxation-techniques-or-psychological.601.en.html Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:12:00 +0100