Are you an older person finding it harder or even impossible to do the things you used to do? You may be eligible for Australian Government subsidised aged care services.
Hospital Stay FAQ
Alcohol intoxication is no friend of the bowel
Researchers have investigated whether people with high levels of alcohol intoxication are more at risk of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD than non-alcoholic intoxication.
Hip fracture: does intensive physiotherapy help?
Various rehabilitation strategies have been trialled with varying intensities and results in people with hip fracture, this is what was found.
myDr’s top 10 health news stories of 2018
These are the top 10 news stories brought to you by myDr.com.au in 2018. News about sleep took out the top 3 places, adding weight to reports earlier this year that found that Australians just don't get enough sleep.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that records electrical signals within the brain, and can be used to diagnose several conditions, including epilepsy.
Video: Blood clots – reducing the risk
Every year 30,000 Australians develop blood clots in their legs or lungs and 5000 of them will die. Many blood clots happen during or after a hospital stay and new hospital standards are aimed at reducing this risk.
