Healthscope Network News
What is deep vein thrombosis?
Oct 13, 2021, 4:18 PM
For World Thrombosis Day, Vascular & Endovascular surgeon Dr Joy Wong defines Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and discusses the associated symptoms, warning signs and treatment options.
FAQs about Breast Cancer
Oct 8, 2021, 3:02 PM
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dr Saam Tourani, a Melbourne-based specialist general surgeon, provided us with a breakdown of breast cancer subtypes and risk factors.
Rethink mental illness: Borderline Personality Disorder
Oct 7, 2021, 3:50 AM
BPD is more common than you think. It is thought to manifest as a result of childhood maltreatment. Importantly, this can include emotional invalidation and abuse in childhood. It seems to present more commonly than in previous generations - possibly due to greater family unit pressures in the contemporary era.
Mental Health myths and misunderstandings
Oct 1, 2021, 3:40 AM
Three common myths about mental health:
1. It won’t happen to me.
2. People don't get better.
3. Simple advice works in complex cases.
Diet, cholesterol, and heart disease
Sep 29, 2021, 9:52 AM
Dr Ahmed Khan, Interventional Cardiologist at National Capital, discusses heart disease risk factors and prevention methods in an educational blog for World Heart Day.
Lifting the kilt on prostate cancer
Sep 27, 2021, 11:48 AM
In this article ACT pharmacist, Brad Butt, who established Mens Health Downunder, addresses the growing need for men to have access to professional expertise about their specific health issues and discusses how to know which is your best way forward with a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Migraine in a nutshell
Sep 23, 2021, 1:49 PM
Dr Salar McModie, a Melbourne based and trained Neurologist at Knox Private Hospital, with over a decade of experience as a medical practitioner in Australia explains migraine causes, triggers and treatments.
Migraine Treatment - An Overview
Sep 20, 2021, 12:52 PM
Australian trained neurologist Dr Camilla Jozwik discusses acute and preventative migraine therapies to help treat the common and often disabling disease.
Talking all things prostate cancer
Sep 10, 2021, 9:52 AM
Urologist, Kieran Hart provides some background on the disease and discusses alternate and experimental treatments for prostate cancer depending on their suitability, encouraging men and their families to explore all resources before embarking on treatment.
Women's Health Week
Sep 9, 2021, 2:16 PM
This week, we took the time to speak with Zoe McArdle, Nurse Unit Manager for The Geelong Clinic, solely dedicated to psychiatric care. Women’s health week is the biggest week in Australia dedicated to good health and well-being for women and girls.
For all media queries please contact:
Jim Cooper | Senior Corporate Affairs Manager
M: 0438 588 619