Clinic News
Swimmer’s Ear
Clinically known as Otitis Externa, Swimmer’s Ear is an inflammatory condition/infection of the outer ear through to the ear drum. It is a very common problem and can affect anyone at any age. It is usually linked to water exposure or excessive cleaning of the ear...
Japanese Encephalitis – Warning for travellers
Travellers to countries in South East Asia, including Bali and Thailand are being encouraged to vaccinate themselves against Japanese Encephalitis in light of a recent spike in reported infections. Japanese encephalitis is a rare viral illness spread by mosquitoes...
Melbourne Cup 2018
Tuesday 6th November Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed
Reminder – Thunderstorm Asthma
Although it does not happen every year, the events that unfolded in 2016 were a powerful reminder that it is best to be over prepared than under prepared. So what should we do to prepare ourselves? If you have known asthma ensure you have an asthma action plan...
Unsettled or Crying Babies – Colic
By Dr Lisa Prichard Crying is a normal part of your baby’s development. We sometimes use the term ‘colic’ which suggests there is an illness causing your baby’s crying. We now understand that prolonged episodic crying in young babies is common and usually normal....
Whats on in Spring?
September is World Prostate Health Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia, affecting one in seven men. There are around 20,000 new diagnoses and sadly, close to 3500 deaths annually. All men over 50 years (or over 40...