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Silent and Deadly (Kidney Disease)
Think you could be at risk of kidney disease? Don’t delay – get checked today. Kidney disease is having an even greater impact on Indigenous communities than previously realised, particularly in the Northern Territory, where it is estimated that up to 50 per cent of Indigenous people over 35 years old have kidney disease. New […]
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Giving Something Back
AMA Indigenous Scholarship winner has her eye on community health. A medical student with a passion for improving health in remote communities has won the AMA Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship for 2008. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, awarded the scholarship to Gemma Johnston, a medical student at the University of Western Australia, on Wednesday, May […]
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Air Supply (Lungs)
style=”MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt”> Your two lungs form one of the largest organs in your body. They are kept safe inside your rib cage, and surrounded by muscles that help your lungs breathe in and out. How Do Lungs Work?Although from the outside your lungs may look like two giant bags, on the inside they […]
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Be Winter Wise (Flu Vaccination)
It’s not just old fellas who should be getting a flu shot to protect themselves from a possibly life-threatening winter illness. Specialists are now recommending that babies and toddlers now get a regular flu shot to keep them safe. According to the Department of Health and Ageing, influenza was responsibly for 2725 deaths in 2006, […]
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Pathways to Progress
One of the most important ways to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous people in rural and remote communities is to encourage more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work in the health industry. And there is so much more to a career in health than just being a doctor or nurse, which […]
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Itchy Issues (Eczema)
Don’t let your eczema drive you crazy! What is eczema?Eczema (pronounced Ex-mah) is a recurring, non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition affecting one in three Australians at some stage in their lives. Although eczema is not a life-threatening disease, it can certainly affect quality of life. Itching can cause sleepless nights and can place a strain upon […]
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The Eyes Have It (Eye Health)
Your eyes are not just the windows to your soul; they’re also how you see. So look after ’em! Our eyesight is essential for so many things. We need our sight to read, to drive, to learn and to spot danger. If you have a problem with your eyesight, it can make life very difficult. […]
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Singing Their Praises
NSW honours the work of two outstanding Aboriginal women. There are hundreds of unsung heroes out there who dedicate their lives to improving the health of Aboriginal Australians. Some of these people work tirelessly at their local Aboriginal Medical Services. Others dedicate their lives to research. No matter their life’s work, every one of these […]
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Cody Morris
Deadly Vibe Issue 90 August 2004 Doctor in the House Cody Morris always knew he wanted to be a doctor. So when his high school careers advisor told him that he would never make it, Cody refused to be discouraged. He is now in his second year of medicine at Adelaide University. “The careers advisor […]
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Hear This! (Hearing Loss)
Keep an eye on your kid’s ears to prevent the risk of hearing loss. Hearing loss among Aboriginal children is a serious problem. In some areas, nearly all school-age children have some level of hearing impairment. This is commonly a result of a chronic middle ear infection, also known as otitis media or glue ear. […]
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Mick Adams
Doctor in the House Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A hard-working doctor gets a big thank you from the Aboriginal community. There are so many incredible people out there who are working tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Every single one of them deserves our gratitude, […]
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Carers
Many people live in our communities with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or are frailed or aged, making it difficult and sometimes impossible for them to look after themselves. These people need lots of support, love and assistance. This is when a carer steps in. A carer is someone who performs a wide range […]
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Caring for others
A lot of our people all around Australia are living with HIV/AIDS and other disabling diseases which can make it difficult to look after yourself on your own. When you can’t look after yourself properly, you need someone to care for you. This person is called a carer. AIDS in particular is a disease which […]
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Cataracts
A cataract is progressive clouding of the lens inside the human eye. First it goes yellow, then brown, and finally totally opaque (cloudy). Cataracts usually develop as part of the aging process. But they may also develop as a result of injury, certain diseases, medications or even our genes. Children and infants can be affected […]
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Flu Jab
Flu can be a killer. Winter is flu season and it’s on the way. Many people think that because flu is so common, that it’s not serious. But it is. The flu can really kill people. It can be a real problem if you’re in a high-risk group such as older people, people who already […]
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that women – both young and old – have to deal with these days. Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease of ageing. This is because more than 70 per cent of cases occur in women over 50. However it is not unknown for […]
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