The Epley manoeuvre: vertigo Interventions Vertigo: a sensation of instability in which the person feels that they or their surroundings are moving or rotating
Topical heat for bluebottle stings Interventions There are around 10,000 cases of bluebottle stings on the east coast of Australia each year and applying hot water/heat rapidly after a sting is the most effective method
Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in adults and children Interventions Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea occurs in 2–15% of people taking antibiotics. Some 20–30% of cases are thought to be caused by Clostridium difficile infection
Feed thickener for infant reflux Conditions A small amount of reflux, regurgitation or posseting is very common in small babies and does not need treatment. More serious reflux can cause pain, poor growth, or oesophageal ulceration
Advice to stay active for people with acute low back pain Conditions Advising patients with acute low back pain to stay active rather than rest in bed
Psychological treatments for postnatal depression Conditions About 13% of mothers experience postnatal depression (PND) in the first year after childbirth. Untreated PND can negatively affect mother-child bonding, shorten breastfeeding duration, lead to marital difficulties and increase the risk of future depression
Ten top tips for weight control Interventions Ten Top Tips is a leaflet-based habit change intervention for weight control
Omega-3 fatty acid addition in pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm birth Interventions Omega-3 LCPUFA supplementation in pregnancy
Staying active for acute low back pain Patient Resources Your doctor has recommended that you stay active to help you recover from your low back pain.
Exercise for ongoing low back pain Patient Resources Exercise is one of the best treatments for ongoing low back pain