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Hydroxychloroquine Used for What?
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Hydroxychloroquine is typically prescribed to treat autoimmune illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), and discoid lupus erythematosus. It is classified as a disease-modifying antirheumatic medication (DMARD) and works by lowering inflammation in...
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If you want a decent comb
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If you want a decent comb. Your options are Chinese sh_t vs Hong Kong quality. I don't get it why the Chinese are simply only capable to reduce things to the lowest common denominator. A skill which evades me on every level. Wifey has been through a dozen Chinese brushes (landfill) which disintegrate...
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Difficult prescription names
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blood pressure
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hi all what is a good blood pressure tester cheers snap
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New Shingles Vaccine.
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My wife had shingles once before, I hope I never get it.Until now the old vaccine (Zostavax) has been available free for over 70's.From 1st November 2023 a new vaccine (Shingrix) which is reported to be more effective than Zostavax, will be available free to anyone over 65 years.It is two injection...
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Increased dispensing quantities - list of medicines
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https://www.pbs.gov.au/industry/listing/elements/pbac-meetings/pbac-outcomes/2022-12/Increased-Dispensing-Quantities-List-of-Medicines.pdf
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knees
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https://painfreesupplies.com.au/collections/health-niche/products/knee-relief-patches-1?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Knee+Patches+-+17%2F07%2F2023+%E2%80%93+%231&utm_campaign=Ad+Angle+1%3A+Clearance+Madness+-+Health+...
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Tropical Fruits
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Proposed ban of fruit fly pesticide dimethoate concerns growers - ABC News I shake my head over this one. Particularly the comment from one grower "I constantly worry that the government keeps sticking their nose in and even though I don't like dimethoate they'll make the decision to ban somethi...
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Drugs to avoid to minimise Old age Issues
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Seems authentic, am wary of me taking Hay fever tablets for 6 months a year, generally get all 3 brands to get $7 off+ when purchased from Chemist Warehouse. Maybe Claratyne is the best of the bunch with the minimum of issues? However best to discuss with your GP. https://youtu.be/16n80OQCVSM Do no...
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Tinnitus..... a fix if you buy this Vita Solution
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Hear How after 50 minutes https://tinnitusease.com/b/101.php Its an interesting but long drawn out presentation in my view. Here is the item $49 (US?) a bottle + shipping. But if it works its cheap. https://www.cortexiofficialsite.com/ Any other fixes for my Tinnitus -- Edited by PeterIn...
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Brain Surgery
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Hubby and I was on 4 weeks holiday. Got home and opened mail next day and behold surgeon booking appointment less than a week away. Did appointment on Monday and they rang up next to day come in the following Monday for aneurysm surgery. Come home last night. Felt sorry hubby drove 2 hours to Brisb...
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"The 1 minute Cure" Book. Anybody tried this method with Cancer and if so what was your Outcome.
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In no way am I suggesting you try it. Only asking if you have had advice from another source, used it, and have had success. Appreciate PM's if you prefer. A 95 year old friend had prostate cancer years ago and had a Bore job done ( my understanding a hole thru the prostate to let the waste fluid to his pee.)...
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Medicare Rebate- a small increase-stolen by my G P
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Went for a report on an ultrasound, checked the " docket " today, ah a small increase on the rebate $1.40, but wait, the fee went up by that exact amount. Who is kidding whom Albo ?
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Travelling with a pacemaker monitor system
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Hi all, I'm after some information and any experiences you may have had, particularly with the monitor. I recently had a Boston Scientific pacemaker/defibrillator device fitted and have the Latitude bedside monitor communicator. Being new to this change in my circumstances and not wanting to cu...
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Living with Uncle Arfer
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I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?
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Pandiculate with The Pandiculator
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Cognitive decline and dementia
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FYI I've recently read a very well researched book on things you can do to decrease your chances of developing cognitive decline and dementia. Although it was directed towards 50yrs olds I thought it wouldn't hurt to apply them to myself anyway. There were quite a few things you can do like the usual he...
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Weight loss may mean a risk of death for older adults
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https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/10/health/weight-loss-older-adults-wellness/index.htmlA
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Gympie-Gympie stinging tree causing hospitalisations in Far North Queensland
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/qld-stinging-tree-gympie-gympie-far-north-queensland/102125176Naomi Lewis has given birth to four children, but nothing prepared her for the excr...
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Bulk billing
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Two local practices have stopped bulk billing some months ago. Is this the trend now? The changes mean that the GPs have given themselves an effective 50% pay hike. Are they doing it tough on $500K per year?
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