Diabetes: Risks and Symptoms To Look Out For
Diabetes: Risks and Symptoms To Look Out For Diabetes continues to be a major health concern in Australia. In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an estimated 1.3 million Australians suffer from this common medical condition. And the number may be even higher because the estimate only includes those who self reported and […]
Melanoma – Why Early Detection Is So Important!
Melanoma – why early detection is so important! Given the fact that Australia in general, and Queensland in particular, have the dubious distinction of ranking near the top among regions with the highest rates of melanoma, it should come as no surprise that the skin disease is sometimes referred to as ‘Australia’s national cancer’. Abundant […]
About COVID-19 vaccines
About Covid-19 Vaccines The article below is taken from the Queensland Government website and provides some very useful information about the COVID-19 vaccines and the Queensland rollout. If you have any further questions, please call our office on 07 5531 3205. Queensland will have two COVID-19 vaccines available: Pfizer from late February and AstraZeneca from […]
Circumcision – a guide for parents
Circumcision – a guide for parents Circumcision is a simple procedure that removes the foreskin – a sleeve of skin covering the tip of the penis. Parents have the legal right to authorize circumcision. In order to make an informed decision, they must carefully consider the benefits and risks. Since the foreskin traps bacteria and […]
Why yearly skin cancer checks are so important
Why yearly skin cancer checks are so important In Australia we may “love a sunburnt country” however, the sun that we love can do serious harm to our skin. Skin Cancer Stats Did you know that approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70 and that […]
Maintaining your mental health – support resources
Maintaining your mental health – support resources. No one would deny that 2020 has been a very tough year. While the instances of COVID-19 have thankfully decreased in Queensland, the mental, emotional and financial toll it has taken on many in our community will continue to be felt for some time. To do our part […]
Antenatal care during pregnancy
Antenatal care during pregnancy If you are or are considering falling pregnant, take time to read this great resource about antenatal care during pregnancy. Once your pregnancy is confirmed, it’s important to see your GP or a midwife as soon as possible so you can schedule the appointments you will need. Appointments during your pregnancy […]
Circumcision for Adults
Circumcision for adults: Benefits, risks and recovery Although the number of adult men undergoing a circumcision has dropped to 20%, men are still undergoing the procedure. Are there any risks that should be noted before undergoing the procedure? What are some of the benefits of a circumcision? Read below to find out the answers. Benefits […]
What Is A Vasectomy?
What is a vasectomy? More men are undergoing a vasectomy to manage birth control. According to data from Medicare (2018) (www.medicarestatistics.humanservices.gov.au), there were a total number of 25,659 vasectomy procedures undertaken by men across Australia last year. If you elect to have a vasectomy at Southport Doctors, our goal is to ensure that your procedure […]
Top reasons to see your GP
Top reasons to see your GP Did you know that 43% of Australian women are overdue for a cervical cancer screening? Many Australians know far too little about their personal health which often results in potential medical issues and risks that are caused by chronic diseases. Choosing preventative healthcare can potentially reduce these risks which […]
