Antibiotics are required prior to ‘dirty’ procedures if you have a joint replacement This is a timely reminder from Brisbane-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mark Richardson, for anyone who’s ever had joint replacement surgery. Mark...
Having an operation can be a daunting experience. I have written this post in the hope that reading it will help you feel a little more comfortable should you ever need surgery, and I...
Why Do People Continue to Smoke? Smokers aren’t ignorant – nowadays it’s common knowledge that cigarettes are extremely bad for your health. Yet people continue to smoke despite vulgar warnings on packaging, and incredible...
Warts are caused by a virus known as Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Most people would recognise the irregular growths that can occur on the skin (common warts) or feet (plantar warts). The virus targets cells...
Psychologists help all sorts of people to live happier, healthier and more productive lives. People often attend the psychologist when they are experiencing a hard time but learning some of the principles taught by...
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an uncomfortable inner feeling of unease or fear. It is a normal human emotion in reaction to stress or misfortune and serves a primal purpose to motivate us to...
If you have trouble sleeping your GP can assess and help you. Good ‘sleep hygiene’ is the first step to a refreshing night’s sleep; like keeping regular hours, having a wind-down period before bed,...
Ever been to your doctor with a common cold and wondered why they were so reluctant to give you antibiotics? In this instance, your doctor has assessed your illness and made a decision based...
Untreated sleep apnoea can cause high blood pressure, obesity, difficulty losing weight, sexual dysfunction, increased risk of heart disease and stroke to the same level as a smoker! What are the Symptoms? If you...
Chronic pain (also known as persistent pain) is a common condition and can be debilitating. It’s often under-recognised and poorly understood both in the community and by doctors. Chronic is quite different from acute...
