Saturday, May 19, 2012

Doctors For Family, Homophobia In Medicine?

April 21, 2012
Doctors For Family, Homophobia In Medicine?

Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share a disturbing story published in the Australian paper The Star Observer: [Gay] Marriage Will Lead To Health Risks. This story the reports how 150 Australian doctors have banded together against same sex marriage.   I have to say that this disturbs me greatly. More disturbing is the [...]

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My Favourite Charity – Camp Quality

April 19, 2012
My Favourite Charity Camp Quality

Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to do a brief plug for the fantastic group Camp Quality. If you have never heard of Camp Quality it’s an amazing charity organisation that offers care, support, respite and fun for kids living with cancer as well as their families. I have been a proud Camp Quality volunteer [...]

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Could HPV Vaccine Reduce Anal Cancer Risk Beyond The Age Of 21?

April 17, 2012
Could HPV Vaccine Reduce Anal Cancer Risk Beyond The Age Of 21?

Hey there Guys, Today I came across a new study in the British Medical Journal that may have impact on reducing the risk of anal cancer in gay men. While the title “Effect of the human papillomavirus (HPV) quadrivalent vaccine in a subgroup of women with cervical and vulvar disease: retrospective pooled analysis of trial [...]

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An Update To Sexual Health Check-Ups For Gay Men

April 16, 2012
An Update To Sexual Health Screening Guidelines

Hey there Guys, Today I have been reviewing some of the health guidelines and just wanted to have a bit of an update on the current guidelines for getting sexual health check ups. Currently it is recommended to have a sexual health check-up once a year if you are sexually active. If you have had [...]

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What Does Undetectable Viral Load Mean?

April 12, 2012
What Does Undetectable Viral Load Mean?

Hey there Guys, Today I received an important article that I thought was vital to share. Recently there has been many questions poised about success of effective treatment of HIV when it comes to counts of viral load. As I mentioned in my video “What does viral load mean?” I discussed how viral load is [...]

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Not All Medical Side Effects Need To Happen

April 10, 2012
Photo Cred: taiyofj

Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to talk about the importance of sharing information with your doctor when it comes to treatment and potential side effects. Just this morning I was visited by another doctor’s patient to review some recent blood tests. One of the results, a hormone called prolactin, was high so I discussed [...]

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Could an Older Diabetes Medicine Help Treat Cancer?

April 9, 2012
Could Metformin an older diabetes medicine help treat cancer?

Hey there Guys, The medical blogsphere has been alive with recent research that Metformin, an early diabetes medicine, may have a role in preventing some cancers – in particular bowel, breast and prostate cancer. As noted at First Coast News: Metformin, a diabetes drug, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1995, and [...]

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Can Marijuana Reform in Canada and California be a Guide for Australia?

April 6, 2012
Can Marijuana Reform in Canda and California Be A Guide For Australia?

Hey there Guys, This week a report issued by reform group Australia 21 has shared the thought that it’s time for Australia to lift its prohibition of illicit drugs. You can download and read the report here: Australian Illicit Drug Policy Report. While I find the report compelling and certainly thought provoking I have to [...]

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I Urge You To Check Out Private Lives 2

April 3, 2012
Pic Cred: Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria

Hey there Guys, Today in Australia the Victorian government has release the second national survey of the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Australians – Private Lives 2. It is a study of more than 4000 GLBT people, and the findings are startling to say the least, with significantly higher [...]

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Could Weight Reduction Surgery Be The Key To Diabetic Control?

April 2, 2012
Photo Cred: JackieBese

Hey there Guys, In the past week the medical blogsphere has been very excited about a recent study that shows that gastric bypass surgery to dramatically reduce weight was not only able to help treat diabetes but in a great number of cases diabetes is considered “cured”. Obesity and diabetes are often found hand in [...]

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