Obesity in children - managementMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Children can achieve healthy weight and growth with the help of their parents and family. The whole …
Obesity surgeryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001And reduced life expectancy. Obesity surgery is the most durable and effective treatment for severe …
Obsessive compulsive disorderMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Americans). It usually begins in late childhood or early adolescence. People with OCD experience …
Obsessive compulsive disorder - family and friendsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It can be difficult, demanding and exhausting to live with a person who has OCD. Family members and …
Occupational therapyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Occupational therapists are trained to assist people to overcome various problems in order to live …
Older people in hospital - Eating and drinkingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In hospital, food is an important part of the treatment and care of patients. Eating and drinking …
Older people in hospital - Going to the toiletMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When you are in hospital, ask hospital staff if you need help with getting to, using or going to the …
Older people in hospital - Health assessmentsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Regular assessments are performed by hospital staff during your hospital stay. These assessments are …
Older people in hospital - MedicationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001(for example, herbs). Staff need to know what medication you take, because it can affect your health …
Older people in hospital - Mind and moodMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Problems with memory, thinking and your mood are not a normal part of ageing or illness. Being in …
Older people in hospital - Pain managementMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, and your ability to move around and to think clearly. While many people will experience pain in …
Older people in hospital - Preventing fallsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Hospitals are unfamiliar places and this can be a challenge when you are also unwell or injured. You …
Older people in hospital - Skin care and preventing pressure soresMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Older skin may injure easily and take longer to heal. Not eating and drinking enough, not being can …
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)? Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood …
Oral conditions - young childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is a good idea to look inside your child’s mouth regularly. Look at the gums, the teeth and …
Organ and tissue donationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Organ and tissue donations are medical processes that save and transform lives. Organs are retrieved …
Organ and tissue transplantationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Transplantation is a surgical procedure in which an organ/s, tissue or a group of cells are removed …
Organic foodMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Organic farmers and food producers grow and produce food without using synthetic chemicals such as …
Orienteering - preventing injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Orienteering involves running or walking while you are navigating (with a compass) through …
Orthodontic treatmentMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Teeth of the upper and lower jaw should fit neatly together. When they don’t, it can increase the …
Osgood Schlatter syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The knee is a hinge joint, situated between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bones (tibia and …
OsteoarthritisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects joints of the body. It …
OsteomyelitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Osteomyelitis means an infection of bone, which can either be acute (of recent onset) or chronic …
OsteopathyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Osteopathy is one of ten regulated healthcare professions in United States. Osteopaths must be …
OsteoporosisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is Osteoporosis? more quickly than the body can replace them. They become less dense, lose …
Osteoporosis and exerciseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, which makes the bones susceptible to fracturing (breaking). In United States, around half of all …
Osteoporosis in childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When this condition occurs in children it’s called juvenile osteoporosis. This rare condition is …
Osteoporosis in menMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Common sites for fractures include the hip, wrist and spine. Our bones are living tissue that is …
Other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001What is OSFED? OSFED stands for ‘other specified feeding or eating disorder’. People with OSFED have …
Otoplasty (external ear surgery)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001, allowing them to lie closer to the side of the head. Most people who have otoplasty are between …
Ovarian cancerMonday, 1 Jan, 0001These oval-shaped glands sit inside the pelvis and release an egg (ovum) every month. Female sex …
Overdose - what to do in an emergencyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is an overdose? is when someone takes a toxic (poisonous) amount of alcohol, drugs or medicine. …
Overdue babiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is very common for pregnant women to go beyond their due date. In fact, only about 5 per cent of …
Overseas travel – health tipsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People who travel overseas have a 50% chance of experiencing a travel-related illness. While most …
Overseas visitors and healthcareMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are an overseas visitor who is staying in Michigan, or you are planning to visit Michigan …
Overweight children - healthy lifestyle tipsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Children who are overweight or obese can benefit from healthy eating and regular physical activity …
Ovulation and fertilityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When you start trying for a baby, it’s important to understand ovulation, when it happens and how …
Ovulation painMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is ovulation? It happens when a mature egg is released from an ovary. You are most likely to …
Paget's disease of boneMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic condition that causes abnormal enlargement and weakening …
Pain and pain management – adultsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The occurrence of pain rises as people get older, and women are more likely to experience pain than …
Pain management (acute) - childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pain can negatively impact on a child’s development, so it should always be managed. Causes of pain …
Palliative care - personal storiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Eighty-six year old Mr Adami lived alone after his wife died, until he became ill with bile duct …
Palliative care – complaints about legal, financial and funeral servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When looking after the financial and legal affairs of someone with a life-limiting illness, you may …
Palliative care – dealing with common symptomsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Every person is different and symptoms experienced at end of life vary. Some common symptoms are …
Palliative care – emotional, spiritual and cultural careMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Your loved one will most likely have highs and lows throughout their illness. At times they might …
Palliative care – looking after yourselfMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness, it is important to look after your own …
Palliative care for culturally and linguistically diverse communitiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001You can use ‘end of life and palliative care’ services to help you and your family as you approach …
Palliative care for the LGBTIQA+ communityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual (LGBTIQA+) …
Palliative care in a hospital or community residential homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001However, there may be times when you need more care than can be given at home, and you may decide to …
PancreasMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The pancreas is located in the abdomen, tucked behind the stomach. It is shaped somewhat like a …