Gay & Lesbian group Twenty10 had yesterday planned to attend the Rediscover the River festival at Parramatta. This organisation offers support for GLBTI youth as well families of our community members. Pictured above is their banned used to welcome people to their stall. On the day an adviser to the Parramatta Lord Mayor, John Chedid, told the team of Twenty10 to … [Read more...] about Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group Twenty10 vs. Parramatta City Council
Online tattoo and piercing kits could be spreading hep C
Hey there Guys. Today I wanted to share a news article that highlight an increasing trend that has been associated with the spread of hep C. With tattoo's and body piercings more main stream and prices of tattoos rising there are many people buying home kits via the Internet. "We do know that tattooing is incredibly popular, becoming more so, body piercing is very popular … [Read more...] about Online tattoo and piercing kits could be spreading hep C
A Very Moving Video On Drink Driving
Hey there Guys. Today I came across this shocking but important video about drink driving. In my early years as a doctor I worked in a busy emergency room and car crashs are unfortunately common, many preventable had people not chosen drink driving. Please Share This Drink Driving Message This video is painful, I honestly can't view it without tears welling up. … [Read more...] about A Very Moving Video On Drink Driving
Emergency Room Visits Linked To Energy Drinks Have Doubled Since 2007
Hey there Guys. Today I found this article that highlights the role some energy drinks has had in increased presentations to the emergency room. The dose of caffeine in energy drinks can be very high leading to racing heart beat, unusual heart rhythms, heat attacks, headaches, insomnia, anxiety and rarely psychosis. Several emergency physicians said they had seen a clear … [Read more...] about Emergency Room Visits Linked To Energy Drinks Have Doubled Since 2007
Does Medical Marijuana Have A Role In Medicine?
Hey there Guys. I just came across this post on CNN about a child suffering with extreme seizures that were able to be treated with medical marijuana. Child Treated With Medical Marijuana In Australia possession of cannabis is not legal whether for medical use or not. While some states have decriminalised possession, it is still a vast difference to the laws in the USA and … [Read more...] about Does Medical Marijuana Have A Role In Medicine?