Children's health
07 May 2018
Babies with bronchiolitis benefit from new oxygen therapy
A new therapy to help infants with acute respiratory infection will prevent thousands of infants with bronchiolitis from requiring escalation of care when admitted to hospital and save more than $200 million in hospital costs. Bronchiolitis – caused by a viral infection in the lungs – is the most common…
Infections
24 Jul 2015
GP Q/A: What is causing the changes in my sense of smell?
Loss of sense of smell (olfactory sense) may be caused by viruses, allergy, medications or conditions that affect the brain like epilepsy or head injury.
Infections
11 Nov 2014
Ebola: Dr Joe Kosterich
There are a few really important things to understand about Ebola, how it spreads, and its risk to Australia.
Children's Health
29 Jun 2011
Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)
Breast and nipple thrush is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans. It is common with breastfeeding.
Infections
21 Mar 2011
Pneumonia (Video)
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. Pneumonia symptoms include fever and cough. Pneumonia treatment is with antibiotics.
Chronic Pain
21 Mar 2011
Tonsillitis (Video)
Tonsillitis is a bacterial infection which causes sore throat, swollen tonsils and white pus on the tonsils. Antibiotics may be prescribed as treatment.
Children's health
21 Mar 2011
Whooping cough: Dr Joe
Whooping cough produces a barky type cough, with a whooping sound. Dr Joe explains it is preventable with vaccination and can be treated with antibiotics.
Videos
21 Mar 2011
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning or gastro is caused by food contamination with bacteria. It causes vomiting, diarrhoea and other food poisoning symptoms.
Dental Care
27 Jan 2011
Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)
Oral thrush (candidiasis) is a yeast infection that occurs in the mouth. It is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Anti-fungals are used in treatment.
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