Smartphone apps for smoking cessation A-Z interventions and conditions People receiving support with mobile apps show a 67% higher chance of not smoking at six months after quitting compared to help from standard interventions
Sunscreen for skin cancer prevention A-Z interventions and conditions Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world – two out of every three Australians are likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer before they reach age 70 years
Topical heat for bluebottle stings A-Z interventions and conditions 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
Autoinflation for glue ear in children Conditions Glue ear is the most common chronic condition of childhood, with 80% of children affected at some point
Dilute apple juice for children rehydration 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
Manipulation and subluxation of radial head (pulled elbow) Conditions In up to 50% of presentations of pulled elbow, there will be no known (or reported) pull to the arm
Wet combing: head lice Conditions Half of the people infested with lice do not scratch; all people in contact with an affected person should be manually checked for lice
Exercise: Intermittent claudication and peripheral arterial disease Conditions Intermittent claudication is the most common symptom of peripheral arterial disease
Modified Valsalva manoeuvre for supraventricular tachycardia 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
Physical fitness training following a stroke 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