8 Things to Know About Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a long-term Inflammatory Bowel Disease and is often characterised by severe abdominal pain, weight loss, sometimes malnutrition. Here is a list of 8 things to know about Crohn’s Disease.
It’s the Heart Health Week 2021
It’s Heart Health Week! Author: Di Mears, Registered Nurse with GPs on Curzon Cardiovascular Disease accounts for more than one in four deaths, and thousands of hospitalisations in Australia each year yet is largely preventable. During the midst of the Covid Pandemic, many medical services were disrupted while we were unable to move around freely, and … Read more
I have painful periods: Could it be endometriosis?
If you are someone who doesn’t look forward to “that time of the month”, then you’re not alone. Period pain can be frustrating and endometriosis, which is a more severe form of period pain – affects one in nine women in Australia and millions around the world. During periods, most women suffer from symptoms like … Read more
Small Gland But Many Functions: The Importance of the Thyroid Gland
Producing hormones that influence almost all of your metabolism and regulates everything from temperature to body weight, the role of the thyroid gland in your wellbeing is important. The small, butterfly-shaped gland, the thyroid produces hormones that influence every cell, tissues and organs in your body – doing amazing things for mood, energy levels, heart … Read more
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: FAQs and Vaccine Information
GP’s on Curzon is already getting many phone calls and questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine. This is some information prepared by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners about FAQs and links to reliable information sources. At this stage, GPs on Curzon has put in an application and an “Expression of Interest” to supply a … Read more
Job Opportunity: Practice Nurse
We are currently seeking a friendly, experienced and highly motivated practice nurse to join our wonderful team of doctors, nurses and other health professionals here in Toowoomba. If you are looking to join a friendly and professional team in a private practice who all work together to provide quality patient care, then keep on reading, … Read more
5 holiday health pitfalls to manage for a better Christmas
From Melbourne to Darwin and from Perth to Brisbane, any way you slice it, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. After several months of COVID-19 lockdown, this holiday season will have plenty of excitement from visiting family and friends, a barrage of dinners and drinks, lots of travelling, camping and much more. … Read more
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2020: How GPs can help you breathe easy again
Lung cancer is one of Australia’s biggest cancer killers. However, unlike other forms of cancer, there is a lack of awareness about this disease. This November as we celebrate Lung Cancer Awareness Month across the globe, it brings a great opportunity to promote awareness for this deadly disease and educate people on preventing and managing … Read more