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Infectious syphilis cases have increased in Queensland in recent years, with a consequent increase in cases of ocular syphilis. Clinicians are reminded to consider syphilis as an underlying cause of ocular inflammation. Approximately 0.5 to 1.5% of people with syphilis may have ocular symptoms, the ...
For Robina’s Heather Gillard, a moment of intimacy turned into a lifesaver. At 36, just six months into her marriage, her husband felt something unusual during a tender moment – something that would ultimately save her life. “He noticed my breast felt different,” Heather recalls. “Ther...
Patients on the Gold Coast can now access a home detox service to safely and discreetly withdraw from alcohol or cannabis. Addiction In-home Recovery (AIR Detox) was set up by Dr Hok Yee Siu, a GP with a special interest in Addiction Medicine. He created a seven-day medicated detox and 12-month afte...
Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
73-year-old John McCartney* credits exercise program with new lease on life. Gold Coast 73-year-old John McCartney is an Australian music enigma. After picking up the guitar in his early teens, he spent decades toiling in rock bands across the country, more than paying his dues to his craft and the ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional immunisation support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Queensland Childhood Red Book update The Personal Health Record (Red Book) | Children...
Mpox (previously called monkeypox) is an infection caused by a virus belonging to the same family as smallpox viruses. Mpox has historically occurred mainly in Central and West Africa, but since May 2022, there has been an increase in mpox infections in many parts of the world where the illness has...
A critical component of a pharmacist’s education on the path to achieving full scope of practice qualifications is the requirement to spend dedicated time under the mentorship of an established prescriber. This experience allows pharmacists to immerse themselves in the practical aspects of pre...
When adolescents present to your practice with a tetanus-prone wound, think “Do they also need their pertussis antigen?” before administering an ADT booster. dTpa vaccine (Boostrix or Adacel) is funded through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for all for adolescents and given through the ...
This information has been provided by the Gold Coast Public Health Unit. If you require additional information or support, please contact the Gold Coast Public Health Unit on 5667 3200 or GCPHU-CDC@health.qld.gov.au. Hepatitis B vaccination for people at higher risk The following risk groups are NIP...
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