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Cervical Screening Tests: 5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
By now most of you would be aware that Pap smears are a thing of the past. Since December [...]
The Holiday Season Can Be Challenging for Some
Instead of the usual blog post this month, I felt it necessary to highlight that the Holiday Season isn’t [...]
Oh How Things Change: First Baby vs Third Baby
Your first baby is the little miracle you’ve been dreaming about. You’re over prepared for their arrival and ready [...]
Good Dental Health Makes Your Body Smile
Doctors of South Melbourne welcomes our latest guest blog contributor, Dr Ian Malkinson from Dental on Clarendon. Since being kids, we’ve [...]
Meningococcal Rash: The Warning Signs
Mums and dads often come to me in a panic, worried that their child’s rash is a sign of [...]
What is a hand therapist?
We welcome our latest guest blog contributor, Karen Fitt from Melbourne Hand Rehab.Many of you may not know what a [...]
5 tips for supporting a friend with cancer (and what not to do)
“All of a sudden they started acting weird and awkward around me.” This is a statement I often hear [...]
Prevention of pelvic floor issues during & post-pregnancy
Doctors of South Melbourne welcomes our first guest blog contributor, Annette Beauchamp from SHE Physio & Pilates. Nearly 4.8 million [...]
A crash course in GP clinic lingo
During my time as a medical receptionist, it’s become clear that clinic terminology we use each day can sometimes [...]
The curse of chronic childhood diseases
You’re not imagining things if it seems more kids these days are suffering from eczema, asthma and hay fever. In [...]
Good news! It’s not your thyroid
Doctor Google, the arch enemy of any respectable GP, often blames thyroid problems for common poor health symptoms. Your [...]
The ups and downs of pornography
Australia’s appetite for pornography is as voracious as ever – and it’s impacting people’s health. An abundance of adult [...]
What I learnt trekking Nepal (with a two year-old strapped to my back)
Around eight years ago, I had the idea that we trek the Ghorepani Ghandruk circuit in Nepal with our [...]
Genital herpes myths & facts
Of the one in eight sexually active Australians who have genital herpes, only a small percentage exhibit symptoms. And [...]
Pre-pregnancy planning: five reasons to visit your GP
Your time has come. Babies. You dream about them, talk about them and then talk about them some more. [...]
Six tips for being a good patient
“What the fudge??” may be the first thing you think after reading the heading above, closely followed by “Being [...]
Nose neighbour. Crumb catcher. Soup strainer.
Whatever you want to call them, you’ll be seeing A LOT more moustaches this month – and for good [...]