Exercise: type 2 diabetes A-Z interventions and conditions Exercise improves glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes even without any weight loss
Modified Valsalva manoeuvre for supraventricular tachycardia A-Z interventions and conditions Triggers that may predispose to episodes of SVT include medications (asthma inhalers, cold remedies), drinking large amounts of caffeine or alcohol, stress or emotional upset and smoking
Mediterranean diet for reducing cardiovascular disease risk A-Z interventions and conditions UNESCO has officially recognised the Mediterranean diet pattern to be part of the cultural heritage of Italy, Greece, Spain and Morocco
Physical fitness training following a stroke A-Z interventions and conditions Physical fitness is often reduced in patients following a stroke and may limit their ability to perform everyday activities and also worsen any stroke-related disability
Inspiratory muscle training for surgical pre-rehabilitation A-Z interventions and conditions Patients undergoing abdominal or cardiac surgery, with the aim of preventing postoperative pulmonary complications
Autoinflation for glue ear in children A-Z interventions and conditions Glue ear is the most common chronic condition of childhood, with 80% of children affected at some point
Behavioural intervention: infant sleep problems and maternal mood A-Z interventions and conditions One-third to one-half of Australian parents report a problem with their infant’s sleep in the second 6 months of life
Behavioural interventions including alarms: bedwetting (enuresis) A-Z interventions and conditions Bedwetting affects around 15–20% of children aged 5 years with parents who wet the bed as children are more likely to have children with enuresis
Dilute apple juice for children rehydration A-Z interventions and conditions Traditionally, beverages with high sugar content have been discouraged because of their potential to induce osmotic diarrhoea although recent studies have found this effect to be minimal
Egg allergy prevention A-Z interventions and conditions Hen’s egg allergy is the second most common food allergy in infants and young children (cow’s milk is the most common) but most children outgrow egg allergy by adolescence