Chondroitin and Glucosamine no help for Osteoarthritis

A recent meta-analysis has shown no benefit of these popular agents on osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.

Legionnaires' Disease in Bali

Two recent travellers to Bali have been diagnosed with severe pneumonia caused by Legionnaires' Disease. Both cases had independently stayed at the same hotel in Kuta, Bali at the end of July/beginning of August. Legionnaires' tend to target the middle-aged or elderly and particularly those with other risk factors that makes them more susceptible such as diabetes, kidney or respiratory disease or smoking. If you develop a severe flu-like illness, and have recently been to Bali then see your GP.

Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge 2010

Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge 2010 starts next week. Jumping on your bike to work is a Win-Win-Win no brainer: you get fit, save money and save the planet. Why not register a team from work and get pedalling?

What is Glaucoma?

It's National Glaucoma week next week - check out this video from Glaucoma Australia to learn more:

Heart Attack Risk

Another online risk calculator but this one's on our website and calculates your risk of heart disease or strokes over the next 5 years. You'll need to know your blood pressure and cholesterol level 'though.

Diabetes Week

Next week is Diabetes Week. We recommend getting tested for diabetes every 3 years once you turn 40 (or 18 if Indigenous Australian). Why not try this online risk calculator to see if you should get checked more frequently?

Dr Mathew John

We're pleased to welcome Dr Mathew John to our team. Mathew has extensive GP experience and has particular interests in Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Cardiology, Palliative Care and Pain Management. He starts with us on Tuesday, July 6th.