Abdominal Aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the abdominal aorta as a result of weakening of the artery wall. Most people with an aneurysm don't have any symptoms, so early detection is difficult. If...

Achilles Tendon Tear
The Achilles tendon is located where the calf muscle, or gastrocnemius, attaches to the heel bone, or calcaneus. It can tear or rupture during sudden activity, like jumping or sprinting, or during ...

Acne
Sebaceous glands of the skin produce an oily substance called sebum, which normally travels up the pore to lubricate the hair and skin. Acne develops when a pore becomes clogged with excess sebum a...

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the stem cells in the bone marrow that produce lymphocytes. The term "acute" means the cancer cells multiply rapidly, crowding out the normal cells ...

ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurobehavioral problem that affects children as well as some adults. Some research suggests that the cause of ADHD is a genetic defic...

Adrenal Corticosteroids
The adrenal glands produce a hormone called cortisol which can help manage the effects of infection, trauma, and emotional stress. Corticosteroids are synthetically-produced hormones that are very ...

AIDS
AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is a disorder caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus attaches to the surface of white blood cells called T cells a...

Allergen Vaccines
For persistent or bothersome allergies, treatment can include desensitization with allergen vaccines, commonly known as immunotherapy or allergy shots. Allergen vaccines consist of a small amount o...

Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis (commonly called hay fever) is an inflammation or irritation of the mucous membranes that line the nose. Allergic rhinitis happens when an allergen, such as pollen, causes your bo...

Allergies
An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites, are called environmental antigens, or allergens, and are normally harmless. B...

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...

Alzheimer's Disease
With Alzheimer's disease, instead of an orderly, organized arrangement of nerve cells in the brain, nerve cells become entangled, full of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. The plaques and...

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...

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...

Anatomy of the Shoulder
The shoulder, one of the most flexible joints in the body, comprises bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that connect the arm to the torso. The three bones that make up the shoulder joint includ...

Anatomy of the Spine
The spine is a column of bones that forms the axial skeleton; this framework provides strong, yet flexible support for the trunk of the body as well as protection for the delicate spinal cord house...

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a generalised chronic inflammatory disease, mainly affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints. It is characterised by pain or stiffness of the back, often with involve...

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...

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.

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. 

Assisted Delivery
Occasionally a baby may become "stuck" in the birth canal during the process of delivery. This may occur if the baby does not attain the proper position, if labor ceases unexpectedly, or if the bab...

Asthma
Asthma, or reactive airway disease, is a chronic disorder that results in restricted breathing due to inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the main air passages in the lungs. Asthma patients need t...

Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heartbeat, that is caused by erratic electrical signals originating from the atria. During this rhythm disturbance, the normal, coordinated ...

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

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

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
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...

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Normally, the prostate gland grows as a man matures. The enlargement is referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, and doesn't usually cause any problems until late in life. A common symp...

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

Biopsy I
A biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the body for examination. A diagnosis is made when cells are examined through a microscope. There are several ways biopsy samples...

Bladder Cancer
The bladder is the hollow-shaped organ that expands and contracts to collect and eliminate urine. Symptoms of bladder cancer can include: blood in the urine, frequent urination, or feeling the need...

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.  

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...

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...

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...

Blood Pressure
As blood travels from the heart, it exerts pressure against the walls of the arteries. This is referred to as blood pressure. Blood pressure is used to evaluate the force and amount of blood being ...

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. 

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...

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...

Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a malignant neoplasm (abnormal growth of tissue) of the mammary gland. Mammary glands are the glands located in the breast which produce and secrete breastmilk in the process of la...

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...

Breast Reconstruction
Following a mastectomy, or the surgical removal of breast tissue, many women choose to have breast reconstructive surgery for both emotional and physical reasons. There are several potential compli...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

CAT Scans
A CAT scan is used to detect both bone and soft tissue damage by utilizing x-ray technology. While x-rays are limited to two dimensional renderings, CAT scans are able to generate 3D views by rotat...