Shingles

“Herpes-zoster (Shingles) is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. The shingles rash occurs when the dormant chickenpox virus is reactivated in the nerve tissue, causing inflammation of the nerves. Sometimes pain in the affected region can be severe and prolonged. When it lasts…

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MMRV

Priorix-Tetra ( MMRV) was added to the NIP 1st July 2013. MMRV shouldn’t be the first MMR vaccine which they get- as it leads to a small increased risk of fever thus febrile convulsions, they should get the MMR, and varicella vaccines separately. This gives earlier 2 dose protection against MMR, and will likely lead…

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Constipation

Definition No objective definition because of great individual variation in normal bowel habit. Normal frequency in western countries varies from 3/ day to 2/ week.   People present with constipation if Defecation occurs less frequently Stools are harder Defecation causes straining There is a sense of incomplete evacuation.   Causes; Lifestyle Inadequate dietary fibre Inadequate…

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Coeliac Australia

Is a national not-for-profit association, comprising five state organisations supporting people with coeliac disease. Coeliac Australia provides a framework for the states to work together, share resources and fulfil its vision – To enhance the quality of life of people with coeliac disease and those medically diagnosed as requiring a gluten free diet for life…

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Bowel Cancer Screening

Survival from bowel cancer is very stage-specific – early detection substantially improves survival. Lifetime risk is about 1 : 18 for men, 1 : 23 for women. If a person is aged Risk in the next 5 years* 1o years 15 years 20 years 30 1 in 7,000 1 in 2,000 1 in 700  1…

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Acne

Another useful website is https://www.acne.org.au Clinical Features: Chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous units Characterised by formation of comedomes, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. comedomal papules pustular Face 99%, back 60-%, chest 15% Most adolescents develop mild comedomal acne Factors Involved in developing acne High GI Diet Premenstrual flare Stress- anecdotally HSC Occupation to oil hydrocarbons-…

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Australian Genetic Heart Disease Registry

The Registry was established in 2007 to collect valuable information on Australian families with genetic heart disease to provide a better understanding of these conditions in Australia. The Registry started as part of a PhD project for Registry Coordinator Dr Jodie Ingles and it has grown into an increasingly important research project. Australian Genetic Heart Disease…

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