Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
Heart Disease remains a major concern in Australia and the world. The Australian Bureau of Statistics suggests that approximately 1 in 20 Australians had heart, stoke and vascular diseases in 2022.
Spring Time
Spring is when allergy symptoms are most prevalent. The classic "hay fever" is a runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes.
New breakthrough for sweaty Armpits
ASX Listed Clinical Dermatology company Botanix Pharmaceuticals announced on the 20th of June 2024 that it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new drug called Sofdra Gel.
Myasthenia Gravis
This condition causes muscle weakness and fatigue. It is thought to be due to antibodies "attacking" the nerve receptor muscles. The Thymus Gland, which sits in the chest, produces the antibodies, but what triggers this is unknown. There is also a form of Myasthenia without antibodies involved.
Relevence of Exercise in Childhood
Once upon a time, children didn't need to "exercise" because they were active. They walked to and from school and played outdoors rather than on screens.