To be fully vaccinated against meningococcal meningitis you must have been immunised against 5 different strains; the A,C,W,Y & B strains. From 2003 to 2018 Australian 1 year-olds were routinely vaccinated against the C...
Most people associate obesity with poor health. Evidence suggests that perhaps this isn’t always the case. In fact for certain chronic health conditions, it seems that those with a higher BMI can have...
Burning calories is the least important reason to exercise. Physical benefits: Regular movement can halve your death rate Improved energy; your muscles become more efficient at using oxygen Stronger bones, tendons, ligaments and...
Just like healthy bodies, eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. Anorexia and Bulimia are the most well-known disorders but there are many others. Eating disorders are common, with about one in 20...
What is Croup? Croup is a common condition that occurs in young children under six years of age (peak from 6 -36 months). Croup occurs when children suffer one of the many common viral...
Warning, 18+yrs – this blog contains material of a sensitive nature. Menopause – Key Points Menopause is a natural event. It can occur from 40-50 years of age. Symptoms include hot flushes, bladder...
Whether you’re dealing with pain from an injury or recovering from surgery, pain relieving medication (analgesia) can be confusing. Here’s a guide on how to safely use pain medication and optimise your pain relief....
Next Free Healthy Eating Information session; TBA at Kenmore Family Medical Practice. Call 3378 2988 to register. Further dates will be advised on social media at the Facebook pages of Dr Mark McGrath and Kenmore Family Medical Practice....
At around age of 40, you may notice to read and focus on printed material you need to hold it further away . This phenomenon is known as presbyopia. It’s a normal ageing...
Round 2 of ‘Medical Guess What’. Can you figure out what this device is used for? This is a pulse oximeter. It measures pulse rate and the amount of oxygen in the blood. It...
