Aspirin May Be Helpful Beyond Heart Attacks?
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share some research showing that one of our oldest drugs, aspirin, may be useful for even more then preventing heart attacks. Currently if you have suffered or have a...
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Learn To Use An Epi-Pen And Save A Life
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share a video that I have created to help teach people how you can save a life if someone is having a severe allergic reaction. To reinforce the main points of the...
View ArticleThree Important Questions That Can Identify A Stroke
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share some important first aid tips that can help save a life if a person is having a stroke. Unfortunately stroke symptoms are not always covered well in first aid...
View ArticleRug Up Guys It’s Bear Flu Season
Hey there Guys, Here in Melbourne we are just about to enter into a wonderful week of bear related festivities as part of Vic Bear’s Southern Hibearnation. Scheduled at the start of winter,...
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Why Men Should Ditch BMI For A Tape Measure For Health
Hey there Guys, Today I was alerted to an article in my local newspaper about how the current measure of obesity “body mass index” AKA “BMI” is not a very useful tool for telling health… As discussed...
View ArticleHow To Safe A Life If Choking
Would you know what do to if a friend was choking? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv6mtaefqT8 Hey there Guys, Not sure if you saw the news article yesterday about a baby whose life was saved in a...
View ArticleThe Value Of A Health Advocate
Hey there Guys, today I wanted to share an experience I have had today when I really needed a health advocate. For a number of reasons the relationship I had with a local hospital broke down to a level...
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Scientists reveal the reason for Rudolph’s red nose – Medical Observer
On the lighter side of health, scientists have found the secret behind Rudolph’s red nose. RUDOLPH the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s snout has been immortalised in movies, books and song. But until now, no-one...
View ArticleScrambled Text Message Can Be A Symptom Of Stroke
Hey there Guys. Today I found an interesting post at ABC.com of how a 21 year old woman’s garbled text message alerted her husband and doctors that it may be a symptom of stroke. Smartphone autocorrect...
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Can Sleep Apnoea & Snoring Be Fatal?
Hey there Guys. Not sure what your weather has been like but here in Melbourne it’s freaking hot! Thankfully my work has great airconditioning so I have been hiding at my desk and even seeing a few...
View ArticleAussies vs mozzies: How To Avoid Mosquitoes
Hey there Guys. Here in Australia summer is in full swing. Unfortunately with the heat comes mosquitoes. Today I wanted to share a quick guide for the best way to avoid mosquitoes. While normally just...
View ArticleA Very Moving Video On Drink Driving
Hey there Guys. Today I came across this shocking but important video about drink driving. In my early years as a doctor I worked in a busy emergency room and car crashs are unfortunately common, many...
View ArticleCould It Be Shingles? A Quick Guide To Herpes Zoster
Hey there Guys. Today I had an interesting patient with a painful blistering rash that went in a band from his back across his belly. For doctors this is one of those “spot diagnoses”: Shingles, also...
View ArticleWhen Should You Consider Bowel Cancer Screening?
Hey there Guys. Today I really wanted to talk about an important issue: Bowel cancer. It’s not pleasant to talk about but early intervention saves lives. Have you considered getting a colonoscopy?...
View ArticleNew Exercise Guidelines In Australia
Hey there Guys. Today I was interested to see that the Australian National Medical Research Counsel has suggested that exercise needs to increase to 60-90 minutes to prevent the current “obesity...
View ArticleUsing Egg Whites For Burns?
Hey there Guys. Today a friend shared a facebook post that was recommending the use of egg whites for burns. As the story goes… A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to...
View ArticleFollow Up On Travel To UAE When HIV Positive
Hey there Guys. In response to my recent post on travel to UAE when HIV positive I received an email from one of my regular readers. He has kindly allowed his email to be shared, offering his own...
View ArticleWhat Vaccinations Should Gay Men Consider?
The latest news is that the meningococcal outbreak in Los Angeles is an unrelated strain to the earlier outbreak in New York City. Today I thought it was important to review vaccinations gay men should...
View ArticleQuick Warning About Wheat Bags
Today I read a news post of an elderly lady died after an over hot wheat bag started a fire in her bed. I have always had concerns with wheat bags due to a number of factors. First is that heating in...
View ArticleDo You Know How To Do CPR?
Today I wanted to share this great video of a Sydney bus driver who saved a woman’s life because he knew how to do CPR. Watch in the video how he is totally calm. He walks up, assess what is wrong and...
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