Hey there Guys. Today I had an interesting patient with a painful blistering rash that went in a band from his back across his belly. For doctors this is one of those "spot diagnoses": Shingles, also knows as Herpes Zoster. What Is Shingles / Herpes Zoster? Shingles is caused by the same virus as chicken pox: Herpes Zoster. You can only get shingles if you have been infected … [Read more...] about Could It Be Shingles? A Quick Guide To Herpes Zoster
Viagra Found To Help Burn Belly Fat
An interesting study has discovered that Viagra, a tablet for erectile dysfunction, has some interesting additional benefits for men wishing to reduce their body fat. Researchers from the University of Bonn treated mice with Viagra and made an amazing discovery: The drug converts undesirable white fat cells and could thus potentially melt the unwelcome "spare tire" around the … [Read more...] about Viagra Found To Help Burn Belly Fat
Rise in Counterfeit Condoms in the UK
News from the UK of an increase in counterfeit condoms being imported from the east. The government's health regulator has warned there are a rising number of counterfeit condoms being smuggled into to the UK. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulation Agency (MHRA) claims millions have been illegally imported in the last 18 months. Family planning experts say the … [Read more...] about Rise in Counterfeit Condoms in the UK
Smartphone Skin Cancer Apps Labelled Dangerous
Hey there Guys. This morning I was alerted of new research that highlights the danger of using skin cancer apps to help check moles and diagnose potential skin cancers, in particular melanomas. In the study four skin cancer apps were tested with 128 pictures of moles, 60 of which were melanomas. Three of the apps were based on a computed algorithm with dangerously low … [Read more...] about Smartphone Skin Cancer Apps Labelled Dangerous
Further News On Victorian Rapid HIV Testing
Further to the announcement of Victoria being the first Australian state to offer rapid HIV testing, AFAO (The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations) has announced that community-based rapid HIV testing is planned to be available from July 2013. The trial, which is expected to by up and running by July 2013, is the result a partnership between the Department of Health … [Read more...] about Further News On Victorian Rapid HIV Testing