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Manse Medical

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5571 1822

Address: 4 Talbot St S 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mansemedical.com.au

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23.01.2022 NEW BLOG POST "Last week we heard news of the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection. A man in his 30s, who had coronavirus four and a half months ago had contracted the virus again, but was asymptomatic. ... This has a sparked a lot of concern, as the logical question to stem from the news is: do we need to be worried about this? Is reinfection going to be a common occurrence and how will it impact vaccinations?"

23.01.2022 It’s a challenge, but a worthwhile one. Keep your distance, and stay safe.

22.01.2022 This second lockdown has come with a lot of fatigue and stress that the first one didn’t have. Though you might not feel like you’ve been as productive or creative as you could have been, that’s ok. It’s something we’ve all felt. But the pandemic won’t last forever.... Stay safe, and stay hopeful.

22.01.2022 Some new patients at Manse Medical Ballarat yesterday! Not sure they'll be long term though. With Spring already here, heyfever is the least of their worries...

21.01.2022 Asthma doesn't affect all people equally. As children, more boys have asthma than girls, but in adulthood the ratio flips. For a lot of women, asthma can be triggered at times of hormonal change, which is why puberty is often the time women will develop asthma.... All asthmatics need a clear asthma management plan, and this is especially true for women since, unfortunately, there is more to women's asthma than just higher numbers. Some of these factors are: - Women are actually more at risk of asthma attacks, and are hospitalized for asthma more often than men. - Women who develop asthma after menopause will often have a more severe version of the disease which is harder to control. - Women's lung function declines with age, faster than men's. - Women over 65 are the group most at risk of a fatal asthma attack. Additionally while all asthmatics have the same basic triggers like smoke, stress and allergies, women's asthma can also flare up from hormonal changes like periods and pregnancy. The effects of these triggers are also more severe for women than men With these factors in mind, here are four key things women should be doing to manage their asthma well: 1. Book an annual asthma review with your GP. Make sure your symptoms are under control and that your doctor is helping you manage things. 2. Take your preventer medicine every day. This significantly lowers the risk of asthma flaring up during the day. 3. Keep a symptom diary. This can help you see whether your symptoms worsen during your period or times of emotional stress. 4. Stay healthy. Make sure you're eating well and getting enough exercise. Being overweight increases the risk of a fatal asthma attack. We hope this information helps you to understand your asthma better, and allows you to manage it well.

19.01.2022 A lot of us are feeling pretty down at the moment. But what’s the cause? Is it the the lockdown or the fact that we’re still in the midst of winter? Here’s what Dr Andrew Bradbeer has to say:

19.01.2022 You may have heard yesterday's exciting news about Australia's access to a coronavirus vaccine. We've signed an agreement to secure access to the vaccine being produced by Oxford University in the UK. The vaccine has just entered its third phase of testing which, if successful, will mean it is ready for widespread use.... If this is the case, Australia will be able to manufacture it locally and provide it free of charge to all Australians. Check out the article below to find out more:

19.01.2022 Today is World Lung Day! This day occurs every year on Septemer 25th, but is particualrly relevant this year... As part of World Lung Day, the Forum of Respiratory Societies wants to take the opportunity to raise awareness of the need for:... - Health security and prevention of future COVID-19 outbreaks. - Predictive tests to show who is immune and who will develop disease from novel infections. - Diagnostic tests to identify and treat those at risk to progress once infected. - High quality randomised controlled trials to find the best vaccines and treatments. - Access to effective, affordable vaccines and treatments for all. - Educating all on the benefits and safety of the Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccines, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine once developed. You can learn more about it here: https://firsnet.org/

17.01.2022 Manse Medical is now offering bulk-billed, Telehealth, asthma review appointments as we move into the latter part of the year. If you think this would be useful for you, get in touch to book an appointment now! Stay safe.

17.01.2022 Daylight savings is coming up soon, and losing an hour of sleep can really take a toll on you. Check out what Dr Andrew Bradbeer has to say and have a read of our article on how you can prepare for October 4th: https://www.mansemedical.com.au//how-to-stop-daylight-savi

16.01.2022 We know face masks can be a pain, but they do genuinely help. Thank you for wearing them. -... (Also, please don’t wrap cling film around your head. You know better than that.)

16.01.2022 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women. It kills more women each year than breast, uterine and ovarian cancer combined. Traditionally, lung cancer has been thought of as a 'man's disease'; an idea mostly perpetuated by the fact that men would smoke much more than women. But since the decline of cigarette smoking and our growing understanding about the causes of lung cancer, we see that young and middle aged women are now more likely to develop the disease ...than their male counterparts. Why is this? To be honest, we don't fully know. It could be a biological reason, or a behavioral one. According to Dr Kirtly Parker Jones, some behavioral factors which could contribute to lung cancer in women include: - High radon levels in the home, where women generally spend more time - Traffic fumes, since women spend more time in traffic, taking children to various appointments & activities, and running errands - A high exposure to smoke in the kitchen from frying, roasting, broiling etc. But at the end of the day, these are just theories. Especially considering the changing nature of gender roles in society, it's difficult to determine whether these factors do contribute meaningfully to the statistics. An important fact that we can say for certain, however, is that the symptoms of lung cancer are actually different in women than in men. The symptoms of the disease in men are a persistent, and sometimes bloody cough, while women will usually only develop a shortness of breath (which is usually written off as old age or weight gain). It's true that both symptoms can also manifest in the opposite sex, but generally this is how lung cancer will display itself. With all this in mind, the question we ask is; what can women be doing to prevent lung cancer? We have three key suggestions: 1. Stop smoking. If someone who lives with you smokes, get them to stop as well. 2. Keep the air in the home clear. Make sure the house is well ventilated and use the range-hood when cooking. 3. Limit outdoor activity on days with polluted air. This is more applicable for people in metro-areas, but if you live rurally, bear this in mind during the bushfire season. We hope this article has helped you to better understand how Australia's most deadly cancer affects women, and what you can be doing to prevent it. - source: [https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php cancer is the leading,Women's health expert Dr](https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php).

16.01.2022 NEW BLOG POST "Screen time and alcohol are not helpful for getting a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, they're two of the main things Victorians have been turning to during the most recent period of restrictions.... In a discussion with the ABC, psychiatrist Shalini Arunogiri has explained some of the key differences she's noticed between this lockdown and the last. She says that the way we dealt with the first lockdown was a "response to acute stress." We were in a new environment, with a new lifestyle and trying to learn how to deal with it. Lockdown two, however, is "just fatigue full stop. A lot of people are feeling burnt out and exhausted." It's because of this fatigue and exhaustion that lots of Victorians are turning to habitual drinking and long periods of binge-watching as a way to deal with the anxiety and melancholy that comes with the restrictions." Check out the article to lean more about how these habits effect our sleep, and what we can do to fix it:

15.01.2022 This week, we wanted to take a look at how the lockdown has affected our mental health and what we can be doing about it. Check out our article here: https://www.mansemedical.com.au//this-is-how-the-lockdown-

15.01.2022 Good sleep is an essential part of a healthy, happy life. Unfortunately for a lot of people, any sleep (let along the 'good' variety) can be hard to come by. This is actually more true for women than it is for men; more women suffer from sleep disorders than men and are more likely to have difficulty falling and staying asleep.... This is important to recognize, because to be able to get the best sleep possible, you need to know how the various factors surrounding sleep affect you personally. In this article, we are going to look at the way three key sleep disorders impact women in particular, as well as suggest some tips for how you can be getting the best sleep you possibly can. 1. INSOMNIA Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, and one that affects women significantly more than men. This sleeplessness can sometimes begin as a side-effect of a hormonal change (like menstruation or pregnancy) which then becomes difficult to stop. Lifestyle changes like morning exercise and a healthy diet can go a long way to improving this. 2. NARCOLEPSY If you feel sleepy during the day, it could just mean you should be getting more sleep than you currently are. Or it could be a symptom of a more serious disorder like narcolepsy. If you're experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleeping more isn't doing much to help, then speak to your doctor. This is especially true if you're pregnant or planning to have a child. 3. NS-RED (NOCTURNAL SLEEP-RELATED EATING DISORDER) NS-RED is a form of sleep-walking where the individual eats food while they are asleep. Two thirds of those suffering from this disorder are women. NS-RED is usually a symptom of another sleep disorder like sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, or a side effect of some sleep medication. Because of this the best way to treat the disorder is by managing your overall sleep health well. While good sleep may seem elusive, the steps to take in order to improve your nightly rest can be relatively simple. Here are five things you can be doing to improve your sleep. 1. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day 2. Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and cool 3. Don't use the bedroom for anything other than sleep and sex 4. Don't eat or exercise in the few hours before bedtime 5. Avoid alcohol just before bed However, while the steps to good sleep are quite easy, that doesn't mean they're guaranteed to work. As we saw above with the various sleep disorders, sometimes terrible sleep is a result of more than just bad habits. If you're struggling to get the sleep you need, seeing the way it's bringing down your quality of life, and you're not sure what to do about it, then please chat to your GP and get in touch with us. We'd love to be able to help, and ensure you're getting the best sleep possible. Sleep well, live well.

13.01.2022 MANSE MEDICAL FACEMASKS We’re excited to let you know that reusable Manse Medical facemasks are now available for purchase at our Hamilton, Warrnambool and Ballarat offices. They’re comfy, safe and a bargain at only $10 each.... Grab yours next time you’re in for an appointment! Stay safe

12.01.2022 Yesterday we heard that the coronavirus cluster that had emerged in Portland and Heywood has been completely eradicated. Dr Andrew Bradbeer just wanted to a take a moment to say thank you.

11.01.2022 NEW BLOG POST "Developing a vaccine for the coronavirus is an exercise in balance. Lean too far to one side and you end up with an out-of-control pandemic. Lean too far to the other and you've got a dangerous vaccine that does more harm than good.... This knife's edge is what scientists and medical professionals around the world are walking on. The vaccine needs to be developed fast enough to minimise the financial, personal and fatal effects of the pandemic, but not so fast that the solution itself becomes a problem. How will they balance this? When is it going be ready? Will it be safe? These are the questions being asked at the moment. In this article, we'll try to provide an answer."

11.01.2022 Dr Andrew Bradbeer discusses some of the ways the COVID restrictions have been impacting us, and explains how we at Manse Medical want to help you understand these impacts. If you’ve got any particular issues or angles you’d like us to consider, please leave it in a comment below. Stay safe.

09.01.2022 Coffee is great, but so is sleep. So how can you best enjoy one without completely missing out on the other? That's what we're going to talk about in this week's article.... DO YOU DRINK TOO MUCH COFFEE? The first question to ask when thinking about coffee is whether you're drinking a healthy amount. While coffee is not an essential part of the human diet, moderate intake is not associated with any health risks. "Moderate" here being defined as three standard cups in a day. Any more than this and your coffee consumption is beginning to pose a risk to your health and longevity. DOES DRINKING COFFEE AFFECT YOU NEGATIVELY? We're very used to the idea of coffee blocking sleep-inducing chemicals and increasing your alertness, but that's not the only effect it can have. Aside from helping you feel awake, coffee can also cause: - Headaches - Anxiety - Irritability - Increased heart rate - Reduced fine motor coordination - Insomnia If consuming coffee causes any of these additional symptoms for you, then you should stop. A beverage, even one as enjoyable as coffee, is not worth lowering your quality of life over. HOW CAN YOU BALANCE COFFEE AND SLEEP? If you're consuming no more than a moderate amount of coffee and don't experience any of the negative side effects, then getting a good night's sleep is easily manageable. As long as you stop drinking before by early afternoon, sleep becomes about building good habits, rather than just avoiding caffeine. Some of the things you can be doing to make sure you get the best sleep possible are: - Go to bed and wake up at a set time every day - Make sure your sleeping environment is dark, cool and quiet - Only use the bedroom for sleep and sex - Don't eat or exercise in the few hours before bed - Avoid alcohol close to bed time If you make sure that both your drinking and sleeping habits are healthy, then having the best of both worlds should be no problem. But even with these tips, if you keep struggling to get a good night's sleep, then you should talk to a medical professional; book an appointment with your GP, and get in touch with us. We're here to make sure you get the best sleep possible.

09.01.2022 Check out our most recent blog post about the management of women’s asthma: https://www.mansemedical.com.au//here-are-4-tips-to-help-w

07.01.2022 It can be hard seeing people we know in other parts of the country enjoying ‘normal’ life. Just know that the lockdown has been working, cases are going down and this won’t be forever. Stay hopeful.... Stay safe.

07.01.2022 Wear your mask the right way or it’s not worth wearing one at all. Having it below your nose or mouth means any COVID particles on the mask are being breathed directly into your lungs. Stay safe, and wear your mask. Properly.

05.01.2022 As Victoria begins the process of fully easing restrictions, we hope you continue to heed the wise words of Dr Andrew Bradbeer from the beginning of the face-mask mandate: "Treat your masks like you treat your undies." Stay safe, and stay hygenic. ... - (video originally posted 27/7/20)

03.01.2022 This week is #AsthmaWeek2020 Asthma Australia has given Asthma Week the theme 'Take a Breather', focusing on ways that people, particularly those with asthma, can be taking care of themselves as we move into Spring. As part of this, they have created a seven step checklist to make sure you're doing just that:... 1. Get some sun 2. Make a change 3. Have a chat 4. De-stress 5. Have a laugh 6. Get cooking 7. Reach out Check out the link below for more details about the ways you can be taking care of yourself this week, and the weeks to come.

03.01.2022 Not being able to do the same things as friends and family across the border can feel pretty bad. But thank you for all that you have been doing to stop the spread of the coronavirus. It really is working. Stay safe and stay hopeful.