Resources

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time....

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months, or beyond normal healing time. ...

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them....

Anxiety is something that we all experience from time to time. Sometimes anxiety can help us perform better by helping us feel alert and motivated....

Depression is more than just a low mood – it’s a serious medical condition that affects your physical and mental health....

Skin cancer is a disease of the body’s skin cells caused mainly by cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun. It is the most common form of cancer in Australia....

Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals such as calcium more quickly than the body can replace them. They become less dense, lose strength and break more easily....

Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction....

Lower back pain is very common and affects people of all ages. Often uncomfortable and debilitating, it is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment....

The most common inner ear infection is vestibular neuronitis – also known as Labyrinthitis – which is the inflammation of the vestibular nerve, and is probably caused by a viral infection. ...