http://www.nps.org.au en-au Latest tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests from NPS Medicinewise Copyright 2012 NPS Medicinewise Health/Medicines http://www.nps.org.au/__data/assets/image/0011/167159/RSSlogo.png http://www.nps.org.au Learn which foods contain high, moderate, or low amounts of vitamin K Fri, 24 May 2013 15:11:50 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/anti-clotting-medicines/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/warfarin/for-individuals/living-with-warfarin/diet-and-warfarin/foods-containing-vitamin-k http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/anti-clotting-medicines/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/warfarin/for-individuals/living-with-warfarin/diet-and-warfarin/foods-containing-vitamin-k Detailed information on when your child or teenager should receive National Immunisation Program vaccines, including hepatitis B, chickenpox and whooping cough vaccines. Information includes regional variations and at-risk groups Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/what-vaccines-and-when http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/what-vaccines-and-when The pneumococcal vaccines prevent bacterial infections that can cause pneumonia, meningitis and more. Read about who should be vaccinated and the vaccine's benefits and side effects. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/vaccines-a-z/pneumococcal-infections http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/vaccines-a-z/pneumococcal-infections Learn about the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, including who should have it and known side effects Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/vaccines-a-z/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/vaccines-a-z/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr Some foods and drinks can change the way warfarin works in your body, either increasing or decreasing your blood clotting ability. Find out which foods can have an effect. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/anti-clotting-medicines/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/warfarin/for-individuals/living-with-warfarin/diet-and-warfarin http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/anti-clotting-medicines/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/warfarin/for-individuals/living-with-warfarin/diet-and-warfarin Find out about the chickenpox vaccine, varicella zoster, including who should be vaccinated and the vaccine’s side effects. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/vaccines-a-z/chickenpox http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/vaccines-a-z/chickenpox NPS MedicineWise is launching a new educational program on preventive activities in general practice. The program, which primarily focuses on healthy people aged 40 – 49, builds on the work NPS MedicineWise has undertaken in the area of medical tests since 2009. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Which-tests-make-a-difference-Messages-for-nurses http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Which-tests-make-a-difference-Messages-for-nurses NPS MedicineWise is launching a new educational program on preventive activities in general practice. The program, which primarily focuses on healthy people aged 40 – 49, builds on the work NPS MedicineWise has undertaken in the area of medical tests since 2009, and marks its first educational visiting program in this area. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Which-tests-make-a-difference-Messages-for-GPs http://www.nps.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/repository/Which-tests-make-a-difference-Messages-for-GPs Find out about choices for imaging in children and how to help your child when they need an imaging test. Learn about the risks of radiation, and some questions to ask your doctor. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/imaging/for-individuals/imaging-and-children http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/imaging/for-individuals/imaging-and-children Medical imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scans, MRI and ultrasound provide a range of options. Find out more about these types of imaging (radiology), when they are used and their benefits and risks — including for children. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/imaging http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/imaging Find out how to prepare for an MRI, including the safety questionnaire and why it is important to relax. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done/before-an-mri http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done/before-an-mri Find out how an MRI is done, how to prepare before an MRI, and what happens during an MRI and after an MRI. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done Find out what MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is and how these imaging (radiology) tests work. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/what-it-is-mri http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/what-it-is-mri Find out what happens during an MRI. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done/during-the-mri http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done/during-the-mri Types of vitamin D tests available. Vitamin D deficiency: who is at risk, when is testing valuable and when to consider supplementation? Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/for-health-professionals/vitamin-d http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/for-health-professionals/vitamin-d Vaccines are important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples because they are at greater risk of catching certain infectious diseases such as TB, influenza and pneumonia. Find out more Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/who-should-be-vaccinated/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/who-should-be-vaccinated/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples Adults may need vaccinations if they’re at greater risk of infection or if they were not immunised as a child. Learn about adult vaccinations such as influenza, pneumococcal, MMR, shingles and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/who-should-be-vaccinated/adults http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/who-should-be-vaccinated/adults Find out what happens after an MRI. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done/after-the-mri http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging/for-individuals/how-it-is-done/after-the-mri Find out the difference between types of imaging such as X-ray, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine imaging and MRI. What 5 questions should you ask when you are having an imaging test? Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/imaging/for-individuals/types-of-imaging http://www.nps.org.au/medical-tests/imaging/for-individuals/types-of-imaging Read about recommended vaccines for older people over the ages of 50 and 65, including older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, eg flu, chickenpox and pneumococcal vaccines Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/who-should-be-vaccinated/older-people http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/immune-system/vaccines-and-immunisation/for-individuals/who-should-be-vaccinated/older-people