The Omron blood pressure monitor is a simple, reliable and easy to use device if your doctor has asked you to perform home blood pressure readings. In this video I give you a demonstration of how to use it and what the blood pressure sounds like whilst the cuff is being inflated and deflated.
This device should always be used under the instruction of your medical doctor and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Should we still be wearing masks amidst the Covid-19 outbreak and how effective home-made masks? In this episode we dig into the studies and discuss the current guidelines on wearing masks.
It’s Sunday, which means it’s time for me to look after my fabulous patients in Southport.
From basic check ups, to contraception consults to mental health, there’s always a great variety coming through my door that always keeps me on my feet.
So if you’re in the area and need a check up, be sure to pop by. Wishing you all a great weekend. 🌸
Since the introduction of the National Cervical Screening Program in 1991, incidence and mortality of cervical cancer has halved. The number of cases, however, still remains unchanged, with 10 new diagnoses each year and 2 deaths in every 100,000 women.
In 2015, Australia saw 3.8 million women participate in cervical screening, this represented 55% of the total population of 20–69 year olds. Sadly, participation is on a downward trend.
2017 saw a new cervical screening program released in Australia to help improve the efficiency of testing. Academics hope that with the improved vaccination program and cervical screening, over 13 million cases of... Read More
With the ability to reduce the appearances of surgical scars, pigmentation, wrinkles, spider veins and acne scars, I take a closer look at this new laser device from what it feels like and just how good the results are.
The laser device uses two wavelengths; 532 and 1064nm with an ability to fully customise treatments according to the presentation. The laser machine has an adjustable spot size from 2-16mm allowing... Read More
