With the focus during pregnancy mainly on the risk to the baby and delivery complications, new mothers often forget to follow up with post natal screening for Diabetes. One in two women with Gestational Diabetes go on to develop Type 2 Diabetes within a decade and annual screening is recommended.
The Central Walk & Talk walking group will wear their hearts on their sleeve when they celebrate their first anniversary as a Heart Foundation Walking Group on Monday 16 June.
The Monday walk will also celebrate the first additional week day walk for the group, which started walking weekly on Thursdays a year ago.
Make sure you ask to have any investigations/results copied in to your treating Doctors
Historically patients saw one general practitioner (GP) for most of their life. Now, patients may see more than one GP. Sometimes it may be convenient for patients to see one GP close to work and another close to home. Some people reside in more than one location during the year and see a different GP in each place. Whatever the reason, it is invaluable for all treating GPs and other relevant doctors to receive copies of any results of investigations that may ensue from each consultation.
The risk of shingles in Australia has doubled between 2000 and 2010.Shingles will often cause a painful, debilitating illness with extensive skin lesions, and the possibility of long term nerve damage. About 30% of people with shingles develop Post herpetic neuralgia, defined as significant pain lasting more than 3 months after shingles.
The shingles vaccine has been recommended by Australian Immunisation authorities since 2009, but the vaccine has rarely been available, so we did not promote it until now, when it is readily available.
Falling Immunisation rates. (The Age article 12.2.14)
Quote: “A swath of inner-city, affluent Melbourne suburbs are falling below safe vaccination rates for children, leaving doctors worried about an increased risk of potentially fatal diseases…”
Dr Sharon Woolf provides a brief reflection on the impact of vaccination on common diseases.
I have been a GP in Glen Iris for the last 33 years, and I have witnessed the enormous benefit of our community vaccination programs.
We would recommend patients currently taking cholesterol medication read this document and importantly discuss any changes in medication with their Doctor.
Download and Read the “Frequently asked questions – cholesterol management – Catalyst”
There have been increasing notifications of measles throughout the world (including Bali) and we would recommend patients born after 1966 should ensure they have two documented measles vaccines.
Please consult your Doctor prior to travel.
Patients who have had any skin cancers removed in the past should have regular skin checks with a Doctor.
Glen Iris Medical Group is thrilled to welcome our two new male Doctors; Dr Louis Cukierman and Dr Russell Bensky. The practice is now able to offer appointments with a male Doctor on each day of the week.
Glen Iris Medical Group – Heart Foundation walking group Central Park, Malvern East. If you are interesting in joining a walking group please call the practice for details.
