Jun 30, 2021 | What We're Talking About
Welcome to the July 2021 edition of Practice Connect. We hope that the confusion over COVID vaccines is settling a bit for your team and patients. We know you’re busy, so have once again produced focused content designed to add value and assist you.
Jun 30, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
Astra Zeneca was always available for under 60’s, it was the government that chose to restrict it to over 60’s. So if you CHOOSE to get an Astra Zeneca vaccinations, you can do so. Hello, it’s Norman Swan here. I thought I’d try and help you by...
Jun 28, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
Now that Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program is underway, people are asking, “when will the international borders reopen?” and “when will I get to see my loved ones in person again?” According to Burnet Institute Director and CEO Professor Brendan...
Jun 27, 2021 | Diet and Weightloss, Healthy Eating
Finding the Best Diet The popularity of diet culture has been prevalent for many years now, and while some diets may be effective short-term, most people have gradually come to terms with the idea that a good diet should be sustainable. Moreover, pairing nourishing...
Jun 25, 2021 | Babies and Pregnancy
Although they may not feel like it, your pregnancy months are actually some of the easiest months you are going to have as a new parent. However, some pregnancies are more difficult than others, and your pregnancy may take a toll on you both physically and mentally....
Jun 23, 2021 | Healthy Living, Seniors Health
The brain is one of the most hard working organs in our body and our brains are working overtime 24/7 from the day we are born to the day we die. As we get older our bodies begin to show signs of aging and our brains also have a very common symptom of slowing down and...
Jun 22, 2021 | Gastrointestinal Health
What is idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is also known as primary retroperitoneal fibrosis. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is a rare disease causing inflammation and fibrosis (scarring) around the abdominal aorta...
Jun 22, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
We invest the most productive and crucial years of our lives preparing for exams. Exams that do decide our future and in a way shape it too. On D- Day, everything from when you wake up to what you wear and what you eat to how you commute matters and can affect the...
Jun 15, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Symptoms, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
In an important message for primary care and general practices, new modelling, from the Burnet Institute, has highlighted the need to preserve public health measures as a key line of defence against COVID-19 alongside high vaccination coverage. The COVASIM...
Jun 15, 2021 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity
With up to 30% of Australians indicating that they won’t be getting the COVID-19 vaccination, what can we do to address vaccine hesitancy and achieve herd immunity? University of Sydney social scientist, Professor Julie Leask in a recent interview said that vaccine...
