Modern Medicine
When I was in General Practice in Australia, the cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin became available. After telling patients to cut down on animal fats to lower their cholesterol, there was now…
Heredity - your parents are to blame
Friday, 02 December 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 48 By Dr. Iain Corness
As medical knowledge continues to grow, we have found that for many conditions there are familial, or hereditary, factors as to whether you are going to have the same problems.…
Despite your check-up, are you going to die?
Friday, 25 November 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 47 By Dr. Iain Corness
There are many trusting souls that believe that because this year’s check-up showed no earth-shattering abnormalities, they are then fine for the next 12 months until the next check-up. Almost…
I have just renewed my medical insurance, for myself, my wife and the children. Whilst I hate giving anything away (my Scottish heritage comes forth at times when I have…
Cattle Class Syndrome and Aspirin
Friday, 11 November 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 45 By Dr. Iain Corness
As the Xmas break approaches, many of you will be getting ready to fly overseas (well, as long as you aren’t flying Qantas this week). However, no matter what airline…
I just had my own annual checkup last month, and I am pleased to say that everything is looking good. The little extra weight I had last year has gone,…
One of the commonest skin conditions in tropical climates is a fungal infection, going under the names of Athlete’s Foot (between the toes), Tinea capitis (scalp), Tinea corporis (on the…
Pinktober and Breast Cancer screening
Friday, 21 October 2011 Issue Vol. XIX No. 42 By Dr. Iain Corness
We are still in October, and this is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in Pattaya, the Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe help promote this through their “Pinktober” programs.
Our vision is something we just take for granted. You open your eyes in the morning and as the fog clears, you can see your toes. Yes, the full complement…
Cholelithiasis, or ‘gallstones’, affect around 10 percent of the population. That’s a fair whack of people. When I was a student, we were given the mnemonic Fat, Fair, Female, Fertile…
My Mother died two weeks ago. She was 94 years of age, and other than the physical frailties that nine decades brings, she was in quite reasonable health. She lived…
Did you have a cup of coffee this morning? If you did, and you are pregnant, then one more cup in the next 24 hours is dangerous, according to some…
With Bird Flu apparently on the rise again in Cambodia, will it fly across the Mekong and infect Thailand? Of course it will, and probably has done already. But since…
How much of your living is dedicated to try and avoid dying? Every second magazine (especially women’s mags) has some advert for something that will extend the readers’ lives, be…
Most males as they get older have a subconscious fear - Prostate cancer! Prostate problems are extremely common, something we men have to live with. After all, our women are…
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