Congratulations on your pregnancy! Your precious, unique baby is already taking shape inside you, growing exponentially in the early days then steadily bigger (and livelier!) as the months...
Diabetes Management
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
26/11/2019 10:00 AM
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term, serious medical condition that affects your whole body. It’s caused by a lack of insulin. Insulin is a vital hormone produced by your pancreas...
Why See a GP for a Skin check?
Posted By South Coast Medical,
01/11/2019 13:00 PM
Introduction to skin cancer The majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun. The 3 main types of skin cancer are Basal Cell Cancer (BCC), Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC), and...
How to recognise and prevent overuse injury
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
28/10/2019 17:00 PM
For young athletes, overuse injury tends to be a common part of the sporting experience. This type of sports injury, while not particularly serious, can cause pain, discomfort, and disrupt regular...
Travel Medicine
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
17/09/2019 14:00 PM
In 2018, 10.5 million Australians travelled overseas on a holiday. Holidays are an exciting time that allow you to create new memories and experience other cultures. The last thing you want is to be...
Podiatry: What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Posted By Brenton West,
11/09/2019 13:00 PM
Heel pain is a sensation most individuals are bound to experience at some point in their lives. Among the various types of heel pain experienced, plantar fasciitis is one of the most...
Well Women In Their Twenties and Thirties
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
08/08/2019 10:00 AM
Your 20s and 30s is often the time when you start thinking about your health. Whether that be because you have concerning symptoms, your family have warned you about genetic health history or...
Flesh-Eating Ulcer On The Rise In Victoria
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
29/07/2019 13:00 PM
What are Buruli Ulcers? Buruli or Bairnsdale Ulcers are caused by a type of bacteria mycobacterium ulcerans. This bacteria is in the same family as tuberculosis. The ulcers generally develop ...
The Myths of Back Pain
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
17/07/2019 11:00 AM
Dispelling Common Back Pain Myths Back pain is a huge cause of disability worldwide, and in most 1st world countries managing back pain costs the government more than cancer and diabetes...
Healthy Hygiene Habits for Teens
Posted By South Coast Medical Group,
27/06/2019 17:00 PM
How You Can Help Piloting your teen through puberty can be challenging on many fronts. Supporting your son or daughter to establish healthy hygiene habits can do more than manage their...