- LONG COVID – ITS RISKS AND MANAGEMENT – PART ONE
LONG COVID A Series of Blogs Explaining Long Covid, Its Risks, and Management Part One – Major Points Around 30% of patients after a Covid infection continue to report an array of persistent symptoms after infection, with these changes up to and over 2 years and ongoing in roughly 1 in 8. Commonly…
- UNDERSTANDING OSTEOPOROSIS
KNOW YOUR BONES What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is defined as “porous bone,” it is a disorder that weakens and depletes the strength of the bones, leaving them more brittle and susceptible to breaking [2]. You can take steps to lower your chance of having osteoporosis, and there are effective therapies available for…
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Breast cancer awareness month provides an occasion for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the second most common cause of cancer-related death among Australian women. Being breast aware is recommended for women…
- PATIENTS WITH A HIGH-RISK OF BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER WILL SOON HAVE ACCESS TO FREE BRCA GENE TESTING
The Medical Services Advisory Committee have announced that patients at high-risk of breast and ovarian cancer will be able to access the BRCA 1 and 2 test for free, after deciding to list the test on the Medical benefits Schedule. The BRCA 1 and 2 genetic test will be available to high-risk patients and their…
- BABY BUMPS ON THE RISE
There are so many babies due shortly and we could not be more excited! Did you know we offer shared care? Shared care is an arrangement between an obstetrician and your GP. You see your local practitioner for some pregnancy appointments, and you also have some appointments with your obstetrician. It is only an option for…
LONG COVID A Series of Blogs Explaining Long Covid, Its Risks, and Management Part One – Major Points Around 30% of patients after a Covid infection continue to report an array of persistent symptoms after infection, with these changes up to and over 2 years and ongoing in roughly 1 in 8. Commonly…
KNOW YOUR BONES What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is defined as “porous bone,” it is a disorder that weakens and depletes the strength of the bones, leaving them more brittle and susceptible to breaking [2]. You can take steps to lower your chance of having osteoporosis, and there are effective therapies available for…
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Breast cancer awareness month provides an occasion for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the second most common cause of cancer-related death among Australian women. Being breast aware is recommended for women…
The Medical Services Advisory Committee have announced that patients at high-risk of breast and ovarian cancer will be able to access the BRCA 1 and 2 test for free, after deciding to list the test on the Medical benefits Schedule. The BRCA 1 and 2 genetic test will be available to high-risk patients and their…
There are so many babies due shortly and we could not be more excited! Did you know we offer shared care? Shared care is an arrangement between an obstetrician and your GP. You see your local practitioner for some pregnancy appointments, and you also have some appointments with your obstetrician. It is only an option for…