Great new in Australia with Victoria being the first state to offer rapid HIV testing. By far the biggest advantage is results being in just 20 minutes. As reported in The Age: VICTORIA will become the first state to offer rapid HIV testing - where results are known almost immediately - under a Baillieu government push to reduce infection rates. With state figures showing … [Read more...] about Victoria first to offer rapid HIV testing
Insomnia Drug Stilnox™ AKA Ambien™ Dose Halved In USA
The insomnia drug Stinox™ (known as Ambien™ in the USA) has had its suggested dose halved after news that blood levels the morning after use were enough to impair alertness. Australian Medical Observer reports: The dose for women should be lowered from 10mg to 5mg for immediate release products and from 12.5mg to 6.25mg for extended-release products because they eliminate … [Read more...] about Insomnia Drug Stilnox™ AKA Ambien™ Dose Halved In USA
Sydney Man Refused PEP
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share a story from the Star Observer of a Sydney man that was refused PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) after a potential expose to HIV. A gay Sydney man was denied access to preventative medication by a major hospital despite being at-risk of contracting HIV. 30-year old Sydney resident Stephen*, whose name has been changed, had unprotected sex … [Read more...] about Sydney Man Refused PEP
Trigger Point Therapy For Muscle Knots Or A Sore Back
Hey there Guys. Today I was introduced to trigger point therapy by my physiotherapist. Trigger point therapy treats localised tender points in a muscle, sometimes called a muscle knot. These points can be painful to touch and may cause spread of pain through the whole muscle. While it's not known exactly how trigger point therapy works, today's treatment worked very well … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy For Muscle Knots Or A Sore Back
Aussies vs mozzies: How To Avoid Mosquitoes
Hey there Guys. Here in Australia summer is in full swing. Unfortunately with the heat comes mosquitoes. Today I wanted to share a quick guide for the best way to avoid mosquitoes. While normally just annoying, mosquitoes can spread diseases like Ross River and Barmah Forest virus. For travellers to South East Asia, Central & South America, Africa and parts of the Middle … [Read more...] about Aussies vs mozzies: How To Avoid Mosquitoes