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It’s international nurses day! Here at Manly Village Medical, we are extremely proud of our nursing team! Aoife, Anna, and Robyn, along with our adhoc nurse Amy, are a joy to have within the practice, and as an integral part of our practice culture. From Immunisations to Excisions, these lovely nurses are always ready to…

Why you, your neighbour and…everyone should get a Flu Vaccine this year The Flu or influenza virus is a respiratory illness causing symptoms of fevers, chills, muscle aches, headaches, cough, runny nose, along with severe and often debilitating fatigue.  Severe symptoms, often leading to being bedbound, last 3 to 4 days with total symptoms lasting…

Both Labor and the Coalition have committed to an $8.5 billion package incentivising doctors to bulk-bill all patients. But surveys by ABC NEWS and the Royal Australian College of GPs show only a fraction of doctors believe they will be able to bulk-bill more patients. An ABC News survey of more than 800 GPs combined with…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition.  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is NOT the same as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but the two conditions can coexist.   The word ‘spectrum’ highlights that people with autism experience varying types of difficulties to varying degrees. The term Autism has replaced outdated terms such as Asperger…

A lifetime of sun exposure inevitably leads to the development of precancerous skin cells, particularly on areas frequently exposed to sunlight. While these cells may remain dormant for years, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) photons can trigger malignant changes in a matter of seconds, increasing the risk of skin cancer. Daily sunscreen application is one of…

Cholesterol is produced by the body and found in foods.  There are many different types of cholesterol.  The two most common types of cholesterol are Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – the ‘bad’ cholesterol High-density lipoprotein (HDL) – the ‘good’ cholesterol “Total Cholesterol” is a measure that includes the good and bad cholesterol. Your ‘Total’ cholesterol value…

Nothing takes the place of good common sense eating and exercise. These sustainable lifestyle changes need to be the framework of every weight loss goal. Lately however, many people who may have never before considered taking a medication to help lose weight, are now wondering if they should try one.  But which one? Firstly, what…

So, Christmas is around the corner. Christmas parties are in full swing. We’ve got lots of eating out, lots of catch-ups. Here are a couple of tips to stay on track with your health goals. Balance your plate. Make sure that half of your plate is filled up with the salad option or the vegetable…

Menopause is the spectre that hangs over women of a certain age. On one hand, it’s a relief- no more periods! On the other, it’s a minefield of unexpected symptoms. Brain fog, hot flushes, joint aches, night sweats, mood changes, loss of libido, dryness… any and all of them could happen. Many women don’t even…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD previously called ADD) is a neurodevelopmental condition.  ADHD is NOT the same as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but the two conditions can coexist. The brain of a patient with ADHD is wired just a little differently resulting in these patients having trouble with executive functioning.  Executive Functioning is a set…