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Did you NOSE that nosebleeds are caused when tiny blood vessels on the inside of your nose start to bleed? If you or someone you know is experiencing a blood nose, follow these steps 👃👇
Dr Boots has had a nasty accident so he and Dr Kate are doing all they can to recover 😢. Dr Kate would appreciate all your healing thoughts and prayers at this time. Dr Kate will be back to see you all when Dr Boots is well and ready to go again.
Big hugs to you, Dr Boots, Dr Kate and Tim.
Healing hugs from the whole team at Medicrew 😙
Rare Disease Day coming soon! Here's another one - Idiopathic Hypersomnia. "Idiopathic" means 'of unknown origin' and "hypersomnia/hypersomnolence" means "excessive sleep". Some people call it the evil cousin of Narcolepsy. You can read more about the symptoms and diagnosis by clicking the link below. With thanks to Hypersomnolence Australia - Advocating for Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
What is Idiopathic Hypersomnia/Hypersomnolence?
www.hypersomnolenceaustralia.org.au
What is Idiopathic Hypersomnia / Hypersomnolence? Find out with Hypersomnolence Australia's Idiopathic Hypersomnia Factsheet/Brochure.⚠️ Public Health Alert ⚠️ Queenslanders who visited regional NSW
Queenslanders who visited the regional New South Wales towns of Orange, Nyngan and Broken Hill between 2-3 January are being asked to get tested for COVID-19.
The alert comes after a positive COVID-19 case from NSW transited through the towns while infectious.
To access a full list of COVID-19 testing locations, with interactive map and postcode search, visit: www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing
You can also visit our bot to find your closest testing location qld.health/TestLocator
Remember, if your local testing clinic is crowded, consider attending another one.
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Have you heard of the rare disease known as Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS) or know someone with it?
People with this genetic disorder are just like you and me in just about every way except for deformities of the ears, eyes, cheekbones, and chin. Click on the video below to hear Duane's story!
Ever heard of Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Read Tim's story of his experience with this rare disease ... with thanks to Rare Voices Australia.
"I felt extreme pins and needles in my hands, feet, and legs that would not go away. I felt like I hadn’t slept for days and my temperature was severely elevated to the point where I felt like I was about to self-combust. I started feeling weaker and weaker and gradually lost all feeling in my feet and lower legs to the point where I could no longer move my legs as they felt like lead weights."
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