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Genital Herpes and Cold Sores

Summary Following the first attack, about one third of people will have another episode; Herpes is the ‘gift that keeps on giving’. Early treatment with oral antivirals remains the most useful treatment. Genital herpes warrants high doses of early antivirals....

24 Hour Heart ECG ‘Holter Monitor’

What is an ECG? An electrocardiograph is a test that measures the electrical voltages moving through the heart. It can help diagnose a range of conditions. A holter monitor is a 24 hour ECG that you walk around with. Why do a Holter? Like an ECG, a Holter monitor can...

Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD)

Serious childhood behavioural issues are now one of the greatest challenges for our generation. When I grew up, these behavioural issues were like Kombucha or avocado; heard of, but pretty rare.They now exist in epidemic proportions. Something has clearly changed. A...

Anti-aging and Telomeres

Introduction For the sword outwears its sheath,. And the soul wears out the breast,. And the heart must pause to breathe,. And love itself have rest (Lord Byron) Lord Byron, the famous English poet, actually wrote this poem as he tried to change his pissant lifestyle...

Patient Handout: Emergency Contraception

Introduction To put it in medical terminology, sometimes ‘shit happens’. Despite our best efforts to make sex safe, a condom breaks or the timing is wrong and there is a need to prevent pregnancy. This can be a difficult and confusing choice for many people, resulting...
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