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Start Your Health Assessment Trusted by 20,000+ people. Powered by REWIRE+.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…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is defined as the presence of fat in the liver when no other obvious cause is present, such as alcohol abuse or any other potential liver toxin. With the increasing problems of diabetes and obesity in modern society, the incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is…
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…
A heart attack is when a fatty plaque in the wall of a coronary artery ruptures and a subsequent clot forms over the rupture blocking the artery. When most people think of a heart attack, the usual thought that is conjured in the mind is that of the typical “Hollywood…
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…