Direct-to-consumer tests are products marketed to any consumer who is willing to pay, without going through their GP. But some could do more harm than good.
Tests and Investigations
Do you need a green prescription
Learn about the healing potential of green spaces and their impact on well-being. Explore the benefits and study behind this emerging health phenomenon.
New Hope For 500,000 Australians Affected By Alopecia Areata
Over 500,000 Australians including women, men and children are affected by alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a...
Blood in Urine – Causes and Tests
Blood in urine must always be tested to rule out any cancer in the urinary tract. Dr. Jeremey Grummet outlines the causes and tests for blood in urine.
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis tests are tests to exclude the infective causes of urinary infection for kidney disease and infections.
Prostatitis Test and Diagnostic – Dr. Jeremy Grummet
What is prostatitis and what are the diagnostic tests done to detect it? Dr. Jeremy Grummet explains the basic testing method.
Rapid antigen tests – What is the international evidence?
Australians will be able to use rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic...
Vaccines for Covid-19 – Most Studied in History – Dr. Norman Swan
Covid-19 vaccines have been diligently and regularly scrutinised for safety and effectiveness in fighting the virus.
What is Lyme Disease? Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan explains the symptoms and dangers of being infected with Lyme disease, the dangers of catching it while traveling overseas.
What is Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia?
In this article we explore the meaning, symptoms and causes of Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia and how this rare blood condition affects blood vessels.
