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What not to do after a long night shift

There are some things you should do now...but that's for another time, let's talk about what you shouldn't do while you're suffering from sleep exhaustion. Text Your sleep deprived mind is ...

4,400 Amputations in Australia every year

In Australia, there are more than 4400 diabetes-related amputations every year. [i] We have the second highest rate in the developed world. [ii] Every year there are 10,000 hospital admissions...

Celebrating Florence Nightingale

Being a well-educated daughter of wealthy British parents, she defied social conventions and opted to become a nurse. The nursing of strangers, either in hospitals or in their homes, was not then seen...

New Year - New Financial Resolutions

Not everyone is a financial wizz, so we’ve outlined some handy hints to make your pay cheque go further. It will take some effort, but you’ll be well rewarded for it. 1. Take control of your debt ...

Adverse Drug Reactions - A Case Study

After handover, you go and see him and immediately note that he isn’t well. He’s still complaining of pruritus, but now, his face, torso, and whole upper body are flushed and erythematous. He ha...

Nuts about NUTS!

There is no question about it, nuts are a good source of fat, protein and fibre - and some nuts are better than others. They are jammed packed with health nutrients and minerals including magnesium an...

MMM, SMELLS FRUITY! Diabetes Case Study

Let’s review the basics. People who have diabetes, in particular type 1 diabetes are at risk of suffering a keto (keto being short for diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA). If you ever suspect someone is...

Get the job YOU want! (Part 1)

Resume Before you decide to apply for any positions online or directly it’s vital that you ensure that the one document between you and a hiring manager or even worse an Applicant Tracking sys...

Get the job YOU want! (Part 2)

During the interview First impressions can be everything but your reaction to certain personalities you meet during interviews should always remain balanced. It’s correct in assuming that inte...

Shingles and the elderly

An alarming number of elderly people do not understand the seriousness of shingles and its implications. Anyone who had Chicken Pox can get shingles. This age group is also susceptible to serious comp...

FLAT FEET, OVER-PRONATION & FALLEN ARCHES

Less than 5% of the population has flat feet. Having said that, an estimated 60-70% of the Australian population does suffer from “fallen arches” and rolling inward of the foot and ankle. The medical ...

7 Easy Detox Tips to keep you healthy

In other words, with the right food on your plate, you can more easily flush out foreign chemicals—like the ones you pick up from the environment , beauty products , or fast food . Here are some gr...

Looking on the bright side could save your life!

Dr Alan Rozanski is a professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was the lead author of the study, noted that optimistic people have healthier attributes such as exercising,...

WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS?

Sometimes referred to as "policeman's heel" or heel spur, Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes chronic pain in the heel of the foot (and...

What is the pathophysiology behind anaphylaxis

Do you ever administer medications or vaccines? Do you work in a primary or acute care setting? Chances are you will come across anaphylaxis at multiple times in your career. In fact, the prevalence o...

Different types of thermometers and their uses

Healthcare professionals have long been aware that human body temperature is one of the four vital signs of human health. Optimal body temperature for healthy humans is 36.3¼ to 37.3¼ and any variatio...

Stethoscopes: Understanding The Difference

A ÊstethoscopeÊ draped around the neck has long been the badge of the medical professional, and it is worn withÊprideÊby physicians,Ênurses and respiratory therapists. Stethoscopes are helpful in pick...