What is a Ganglion?
A ganglion is a fluid filled lump that usually occurs under the skin. Ganglia feel quite firm, can fluctuate in size and tend to occur around joints, most commonly on the back of the...
Author: Dr Mark McGrath
Should You Wake a Sleepwalker?
What is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking occurs when a person actively moves about during deep sleep. Sleepwalkers are often difficult to rouse and have no recollection of their exploits. Dr Scott Burgess from QCLASS...
How Sleep Apnoea Can Affect Kids
Sleep apnoea is a condition more likely to affect adults rather than children. However, sleep apnoea does occur in about 2-3 per cent of children under 10 years of age. What are...
Have you got Gilbert Syndrome? It’s very common and affects the liver.
What is Gilbert Syndrome? Gilbert Syndrome is an inherited condition and affects about one in 10 Caucasian people. It is named after French doctor Augustus Nicholas Gilbert, who first discovered the condition. Most people...
What is a General Anaesthetic and How Do They Know I’m ‘Asleep’?
What is a general anaesthetic? In order to have surgery performed, it’s common to have a general anaesthetic. Millions of general anaesthetics are performed safely every year around the world. Anaesthesia literally means...
Guidelines on Managing Hand Injuries for GP’s and Health Professionals.
Five tips from Brisbane hand and upper limb surgeon Dr Pritpal Bansi that could indicate underlying tendon, nerve or artery damage; All volar injuries are high risk for tendon, nerve or artery damage and...
Whooping Cough, Cough, Cough
What is whooping cough? Whooping cough or “Pertussis” is a highly contagious bacterial infection, causing a cough that lasts up to three months. It is sometimes called “the 100-day cough”. Whooping cough is common...
When should I see my doctor about that cough?
Coughs are one of the most common presentations we deal with as GP’s. Many patients are unsure about what is causing their cough or when to consult their doctor, so here is a guide....
Medicare and Bulk Billing explained – You won’t believe what “the freeze” means for you
There’s a lot of confusion about what exactly Medicare is among the Australian public. Many of you might be surprised to hear that Medicare’s role is not to pay doctors but rather to reimburse...
5 Signs Your Hand Injury Could be Worse Than You Thought
Have you ever cut your hand, perhaps while working in the garden or kitchen at home and been unsure whether you should seek medical help? This article will give you some useful advice to...
