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Allergies can effect people all year round, but springtime is when they're most likely to occur. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about springtime allergies, including what causes them, why you get them in spring, and what to do to help prevent or treat them.

Allergies
Allergies can effect people all year round, but springtime is when they're most likely to occur. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about springtime allergies, including what causes them, why you get them in s...

Tiredness is one of the most common reasons to go see a doctor, and one of the more common reasons for people being tired is that they might be anaemic. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about anaemia, including what it is, different types of anaemia, what causes it, how to test for it and how to treat it.

Anaemia
Tiredness is one of the most common reasons to go see a doctor, and one of the more common reasons for people being tired is that they might be anaemic. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about anaemia, includ...

Most people don't like the sight of blood – particularly their own blood, and even less so if it's coming from the rear end. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bleeding from the anus, including what it means and what causes it, when it becomes a problem that needs a doctor's help, and simple ways to treat it.  

Anal Bleeding
Most people don't like the sight of blood – particularly their own blood, and even less so if it's coming from the rear end. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bleeding from the anus, including wha...

Antibiotics (Anti-Bacterials) are defined as medications which work to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Bacteria are single-cell organisms which can invade our bodies and cause disease. Antibiotics work to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria to eliminate disease.

Antibiotics
Antibiotics (Anti-Bacterials) are defined as medications which work to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Bacteria are single-cell organisms which can invade our bodies and cause disease. Anti...

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce osteoarthritic pain is through regular exercise. This video demonstrates a variety of simple exercises that can be done at home.

Arthritis Pain and Regular Exercise
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce osteoarthritic pain is through regular exercise. This video demonstrates a variety of simple exercises that can be done at home.

Dr Nicholas Wickham explains the importance of blood and blood products. He talks about the advantages of artificial blood substitutes and the current substitutes available. 

Artificial Blood Substitutes
Dr Nicholas Wickham explains the importance of blood and blood products. He talks about the advantages of artificial blood substitutes and the current substitutes available. 

In this video we are going to touch on the subject of autism.

Autism
In this video we are going to touch on the subject of autism.

Babies have a fairly good life. They pretty much just eat and sleep.

Babies and Sleep
Babies have a fairly good life. They pretty much just eat and sleep.

Pain in the lower back is one of the most common things that people experience. Indeed, it's likely that through the course of one's life, almost everybody will experience it at some stage. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about common causes of back pain, simple treatments, warning signs and when to see your doctor.

Back Pain
Pain in the lower back is one of the most common things that people experience. Indeed, it's likely that through the course of one's life, almost everybody will experience it at some stage. Dr Joe ...

Bed wetting is very common, but people don't tend to talk about it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bed wetting, including age and changes in urinary patterns, when to start getting children to be dry at night, how to help stop bed wetting, and when to see a doctor.

Bed Wetting
Bed wetting is very common, but people don't tend to talk about it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about bed wetting, including age and changes in urinary patterns, when to start getting children to be dry...

Dr Celi Varol provides an overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia and outlines the treatment options available for the condition. 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dr Celi Varol provides an overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia and outlines the treatment options available for the condition. 

Have you ever had the feeling of being bloated? Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the causes and treatments of bloating, one of the most common symptoms that people have.  

Bloating
Have you ever had the feeling of being bloated? Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the causes and treatments of bloating, one of the most common symptoms that people have.  

The ability of the blood to form clots is very useful; however, it becomes a problem if the blood forms a clot where we don't want it to. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about blood clots and blood thinning agents, including different types of blood clotting disorders, why people are given blood thinning agents, what they are, how they work, how they are used, and blood tests. More information  For more information on coagulation, including information on anticoagulants, blood coagulation tests and test devices, see Blood Clotting and Monitoring.

Blood Clotting and Blood Thinning Agents
The ability of the blood to form clots is very useful; however, it becomes a problem if the blood forms a clot where we don't want it to. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about blood clots and blood thinning...

There are many gifts that we can give each other in this world. Possibly the most valuable one is the gift of life. We hear a lot about blood donation and at times the Red Cross will call for donors, but what do we really achieve or what happens when we give blood? Dr Joe Kosterich tals about blood donating, including what happens, why it's needed and who might need it.

Blood Donation
There are many gifts that we can give each other in this world. Possibly the most valuable one is the gift of life. We hear a lot about blood donation and at times the Red Cross will call for donor...

The heart pumps blood through the blood vessels in our bodies.  This is important for delivering oxygen and other nutrients to our tissues, and also for removing waste. The pumping action is caused by the heart muscle relaxing and contracting. When the heart muscle relaxes (called diastole) the heart is filled with blood. Subsequent contraction of the heart muscle (called systole) forces the blood from the heart into the blood vessels to circulate around the body. Blood pressure (BP) refers to the pressure created in the arteries by blood as the heart contracts and relaxes.

Blood Pressure
The heart pumps blood through the blood vessels in our bodies.  This is important for delivering oxygen and other nutrients to our tissues, and also for removing waste. The pumping a...

Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second-most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. 

Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second-most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. 

If you're eating every day, then your bowels should be moving every day. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about general bowel health, including what a healthy bowel action is, how often it happens, how to help your bowels function effectively, and when to see your doctor.

Bowel Health: Adults
If you're eating every day, then your bowels should be moving every day. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about general bowel health, including what a healthy bowel action is, how often it happens, how to he...

All parents know there is nothing quite like the first nappy change. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about what kind of bowel movements to expect from babies, differences in breastfed and formula-fed baby bowel movements, bowel movements and tummy pains in children, and when to take your child to the doctor.

Bowel Health: Babies and Children
All parents know there is nothing quite like the first nappy change. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about what kind of bowel movements to expect from babies, differences in breastfed and formula-fed baby b...

When we talk about breast health, we really mean all the things you can do to keep your breasts healthy – which is a little bit more than just avoiding disease or illness. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about breast health, including properly-fitting bras, skin protection, diet and breast checks.

Breast Health
When we talk about breast health, we really mean all the things you can do to keep your breasts healthy – which is a little bit more than just avoiding disease or illness. Dr Joe Kosterich ta...

When you read the gossip mags and the tabloids you’d sort of be left with the impression that the only form of surgery that can be done on breast cosmetically is to make them bigger, and certainly there is a lot of that that goes on. It’s therefore sometimes a thing that causes people to scratch their heads, to think that for some women having breasts that are too large is actually a problem, and it is in fact a potential medical problem. How and why is that so?

Breast Reduction
When you read the gossip mags and the tabloids you’d sort of be left with the impression that the only form of surgery that can be done on breast cosmetically is to make them bigger, and cert...

It is often said that nature works in mysterious ways, but sometimes it's really not that mysterious at all. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about breastfeeding and breastmilk, including its benefits for infants, how long to breastfeed for, why it's good to breastfeed, expressing milk, storing breastmilk, problems with breastfeeding, and tips for breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding
It is often said that nature works in mysterious ways, but sometimes it's really not that mysterious at all. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about breastfeeding and breastmilk, including its benefits for in...

Dr Tony Michele discusses the role of cancer screening and provides an overview of treatment options for cancer. 

Cancer Treatment Options
Dr Tony Michele discusses the role of cancer screening and provides an overview of treatment options for cancer. 

The risk of developing cancer can be decreased through several easily changed factors. Professor Ian Olver talks about strategies for preventing cancer, including lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet, and engaging in physical activity.

Cancer: Prevention Strategies
The risk of developing cancer can be decreased through several easily changed factors. Professor Ian Olver talks about strategies for preventing cancer, including lifestyle changes such as sto...

Cannabis or Marijuana is probably the most widely used illicit or illegal drug in Australia.

Cannabis
Cannabis or Marijuana is probably the most widely used illicit or illegal drug in Australia.

Dr Andrew Maiorana talks about exercising when you have heart disease. 

Cardiac Exercise with Heart Disease
Dr Andrew Maiorana talks about exercising when you have heart disease. 

Cardiovascular disease often refers to angina, heart attack and stroke. Clinical Associate Professor David Sullivan explains the significance of family history and cholesterol in cardiovascular disease, the importance of promoting awareness about the inherited risk of CVD, and the concept of familial cascade screening.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Cardiovascular disease often refers to angina, heart attack and stroke. Clinical Associate Professor David Sullivan explains the significance of family history and cholesterol in cardiovascula...

Jazz saxophonist Danny Moss was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2005. He talked about his illness and chemotherapy treatment in an interview with Virtual Medical Centre. On 28 May 2008, he passed away, aged 80.Warning: This video contains depictions of deceased persons and may be offensive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.This is the first of two videos. To watch the next video in the series, see Chemotherapy Patient: Danny Moss 2.

Chemotherapy Patient: Danny Moss 1
Jazz saxophonist Danny Moss was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2005. He talked about his illness and chemotherapy treatment in an interview with Virtual Medical Centre. On 28 Ma...

Jazz saxophonist Danny Moss was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2005. He talked about his illness and chemotherapy treatment in an interview with Virtual Medical Centre. On 28 May 2008, he passed away, aged 80.Warning: This video contains depictions of deceased persons and may be offensive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is the second of two videos. To watch the first video in the series, see Chemotherapy Patient: Danny Moss 1.

Chemotherapy Patient: Danny Moss 2
Jazz saxophonist Danny Moss was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2005. He talked about his illness and chemotherapy treatment in an interview with Virtual Medical Centre. On 28 May 200...

There are a number of viruses that seem to mainly affect children more than adults. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about chicken pox, how it affects a child, what it looks like, how long it lasts, complications, and what you can do about chicken pox.

Chickenpox
There are a number of viruses that seem to mainly affect children more than adults. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about chicken pox, how it affects a child, what it looks like, how long it lasts, complica...

Over the course of the 20th century, modern medicine made some reasonably big strides, and immunisation is one of those biggest strides. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vaccinations, including why we take them, when and which ones we take, common reactions to vaccinations, and what to do if we're sick at the scheduled time.

Childhood vaccination
Over the course of the 20th century, modern medicine made some reasonably big strides, and immunisation is one of those biggest strides. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about vaccinations, including why we ...

The most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia is chlamydia. On the plus side, chlamydia is also the easiest of the sexually transmitted infections to treat. But on the minus side, often people don't know that they have it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about chlamydia, including how common it is, how you know you've got it, and what to do about it.

Chlamydia
The most common sexually transmitted infection in Australia is chlamydia. On the plus side, chlamydia is also the easiest of the sexually transmitted infections to treat. But on the minus side, oft...

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. 85% of people who become infected with hepatitis C develop chronic hepatitis C. Dr Ekladious talks about those people with a high risk of contracting hepatitis C, the effects and the treatment available.

Chronic Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. 85% of people who become infected with hepatitis C develop chronic hepatitis C. Dr Ekladious talks about those people with a high risk of contracting ...

Professor Iven Young explains the causes and outlines the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Professor Iven Young explains the causes and outlines the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Opinions on the benefits of circumcision have vacillated over the last fifty years. Circumcision involves removing the foreskin from the penis and is not a major surgical procedure. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the pros and cons of circumcision, and reasons to have a circumcision.

Circumcision
Opinions on the benefits of circumcision have vacillated over the last fifty years. Circumcision involves removing the foreskin from the penis and is not a major surgical procedure. Dr Joe Kos...

Dr Tim Price discusses the benefits of clinical trials for patients and for cancer research.

Clinical Trials
Dr Tim Price discusses the benefits of clinical trials for patients and for cancer research.

Professor Rod Underwood, Director of Education and Research at VMC, provides an introduction to VMC's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.

CME: Continuing Medical Education Program
Professor Rod Underwood, Director of Education and Research at VMC, provides an introduction to VMC's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.

Until fairly recently the term

Coeliac Disease
Until fairly recently the term "gluten free" really only meant something to a relatively small group of people, but times have changed.

Cold sores are very commonly experienced, and though a nuisance, they are not serious or harmful. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about cold sores, including causes, appearance, duration, frequency and what to do about them.

Cold Sores
Cold sores are very commonly experienced, and though a nuisance, they are not serious or harmful. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about cold sores, including causes, appearance, duration, frequency and what...

Contraception is a topic that can fire people's passions. Dr Joe talks about the ways in which we can prevent pregnancy, including measures for both males and females and barrier and hormonal contraceptive methods.

Contraception
Contraception is a topic that can fire people's passions. Dr Joe talks about the ways in which we can prevent pregnancy, including measures for both males and females and barrier and hormonal contr...

The morning after pill has come into use for people who have forgotten to use contraception or for instances where, for example, the condom broke. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the morning after pill, including what it does, how it works, when to take it, where to get it, what side effects there are, and how effective it is.  

Contraception: Morning After Pill
The morning after pill has come into use for people who have forgotten to use contraception or for instances where, for example, the condom broke. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the morning after pil...

Dr John Beltrame talks about the coronary slow flow phenomenon, and the angina associated with it.

Coronary Slow Flow
Dr John Beltrame talks about the coronary slow flow phenomenon, and the angina associated with it.

The cough is one of the most common things for human beings to do. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about coughing in children, including common causes of coughing, how much coughing is normal, what to do about children coughing, and when to see your doctor.

Coughing: Children
The cough is one of the most common things for human beings to do. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about coughing in children, including common causes of coughing, how much coughing is normal, what to ...

Dr Andrew Day talks about the symptoms, testing and treatment of Crohn's disease and colitis in children. More information  For more information on inflammatory bowel disease, including how the digestive system works, types of IBD and useful videos, see Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Crohn's and Colitis
Dr Andrew Day talks about the symptoms, testing and treatment of Crohn's disease and colitis in children. More information  For more information on inflammatory bowel dise...

Crohn’s Disease comes under that banner of conditions called Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s Disease comes under that banner of conditions called Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Physical activity is beneficial to mental and physical health, and is an important part of improving quality of life for people with dementia. This video aims to integrate more physical activity into the life of people who are living longer, more sedentary lifestyles and encountering diseases such as dementia more frequently. Ten for Ten for Life is a set of 10 exercises that can be done in 10 minutes, either daily or 3–4 times a week. The exercises can be performed either standing or sitting in a chair, and have been demonstrated in a research facility and in domestic environments. Check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise program to make sure it is suitable for you and always work within your capabilities. This is the first of three videos. To watch the next video in the series, see Dementia 2: Memory Matters.

Dementia 1: Ten for Ten for Life
Physical activity is beneficial to mental and physical health, and is an important part of improving quality of life for people with dementia. This video aims to integrate more physical activi...

This video provides a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and examines the ways it affects people living with or caring for those affected by it. Some important issues that often need to be discussed and decided upon to prepare for the future include appointing guardians, power of attorneys, and discussing and changing activities (eg. whether to avoid or stop driving). It offers practical advice on dealing with everyday life to make living with Alzheimer's disease more manageable, through experiences shared by people living with the disease. Medical professionals also discuss treatments that can slow down the progress of the disease, and organisations that offer support.This is the second of three videos. To watch the next video in the series, see Dementia 3: Caring for the Carer.To watch the first video in the series, see Dementia 1: Ten for Ten for Life.

Dementia 2: Memory Matters
This video provides a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and examines the ways it affects people living with or caring for those affected by it. Some important issues that often need to be ...

Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is often a heroic task that demands a great deal of adjustment, patience and understanding. This video recognises the importance of carers of people with Alzheimer's disease and examines issues faced by them. Three couples share their unique experiences of managing life with Alzheimer's and demonstrate practical ways to cope (such as using diaries, creating routines and developing a roster system of family/friends to help). The video also highlights the importance of ensuring the carer is looked after, with advice from medical professionals.This is the last of three videos. To watch the first video in the series, see Dementia 1: Ten for Ten for Life.

Dementia 3: Caring for the Carer
Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is often a heroic task that demands a great deal of adjustment, patience and understanding. This video recognises the importance of carers of people wit...

An epidemic of dementia is occurring in Australia and around the world. Professor Craig Anderson explores the socioeconomic impact of dementia, and the link between vascular risk factors and dementia.

Dementia Prevention
An epidemic of dementia is occurring in Australia and around the world. Professor Craig Anderson explores the socioeconomic impact of dementia, and the link between vascular risk factors and dementia.

Depression is not just about having a bad day. Dr Joe Kosterich gives a brief summary about depression, including symptoms, types of depression, and how to treat depression.

Depression: Introduction
Depression is not just about having a bad day. Dr Joe Kosterich gives a brief summary about depression, including symptoms, types of depression, and how to treat depression.

It's a topic that exists under the radar. The most important thing to do is to first acknowledge that there may be a problem, and more and more males are starting to talk about depression. Dr Joe Kosterich discusses some of the signs of depression, particularly ones seen more in males than in females, and what can be done to treat depression.

Depression: Male
It's a topic that exists under the radar. The most important thing to do is to first acknowledge that there may be a problem, and more and more males are starting to talk about depression.&nbs...


 

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