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Concerns have been raised about a new service known as Strokecheck, being offered in certain pharmacies in Australia. These pharmacies host general practitioner consultations where the person is questioned about the risk factors for stroke and if they are significant. A free ultrasound of the carotid arteries is offered. Strokecheck

During a recent radio interview, I was asked the very good question, “How do you pick a good doctor?” Although, a very good question, it is actually quite difficult to answer. With the increasing availability of information on the Internet and of course, the ubiquitous Dr Google, the services provided

Although there are many romantic notions around people dying from a broken heart, the evidence is actually quite striking that this is a strong possibility and there are specific medical conditions that do arise in this situation. Firstly, and most obviously, a person with a broken heart is less likely