The Medical Minute: Dr Anne and Dr Moz

This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss shingles and the new vaccine that has been made available. IMPORTANT LINKS: Information about shingles: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/shingles Information about shingles immunisation: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/shingles-herpes-zoster-immunisation-service Follow The Medical Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedicalm...

This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss wearables, with focus on standard watches to track EKG and other health benefits. IMPORTANT LINKS: https://www.alivetec.com/products/alivecor-kardia-mobile-ecg-for-iphone-and-android-free-express-post Follow The Medical Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedicalminuteshow/ Contact Dr Anne: www.dranneconnell.com.au https://www.facebook.com/dranne...

This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz explain why we need to protect ourselves from the sun most days of the year in Melbourne, even when it is wet and the sun is not sunny. Tune in to find out what the UV index actually is and the simple steps we can take to reduce our chances of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. IMPORTANT LINKS: Download the SunSmart Global UV app here: https://www.sunsmart.c...

In this week's episode, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, especially in children. IMPORTANT LINKS: Poisons Hotline Australia-wide Tel: 13 11 26 (24/7) Chicken Fillet and a Button Battery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQcxNTNRME4 More Information and Downloadable Resources: https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/product-safety/button-batteries/ Follow The Medical Minute...

In this week's episode, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss reproductive genetic carrier screening; including what it tests for and when to consider doing it, the availability of new Medicare funding for the test and how it differs from the better known noninvasive prenatal testing. IMPORTANT LINKS: Information on the test: https://www.vcgs.org.au/prepair-carrier-screening/ Information on the conditions te...

In this week's episode, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss an extension to the lifespan of the Mirena contraceptive device, whooping cough and Digital Statutory Declarations. IMPORTANT LINKS: Mirena IUD: https://shvic.org.au/for-you/contraception/iud-intrauterine-device/hormonal-iud-contraception-mirena Whooping Cough: https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/whooping_cough/ Digital Statutory Declarati...

In this first episode, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss measles, bowel cancer screening and changes to Medicare rebate for Telehealth consultations. IMPORTANT LINKS: Measles: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/measles Bowel Cancer Screening: https://www.ncsr.gov.au/boweltest Telehealth Changes: https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbsonline/publishing.nsf/Content/Factsheet-Telehealth-Upd...