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- Ladder Safety – Nick's story
Injuries associated with ladder falls have been steadily increasing in Australia. As you age you are more at risk of serious injuries from falls.
- Deep vein thrombosis
Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.
- Pregnancy and birth - related emergencies
A medical emergency can happen at any time during pregnancy, labour and birth. Some emergencies can be life threatening for pregnant women and their babies.
- Chest pain
If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.
- Tetanus
Tetanus is a life-threatening disease and immunisation is the best way to reduce your risk.
- Varicose veins and spider veins
Smaller varicose veins are usually treated by sclerotherapy ? the injection of irritant chemicals into the affected vein.
- Shock - signs and treatments
Shock is when there is not enough blood circulating in the body. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.
- The dangers of sitting: why sitting is the new smoking
The less sitting or lying down you do during the day, the better your chances for living a healthy life.
- Pregnancy and travel
Travelling to developing nations is not encouraged during pregnancy, due to the risk of disease and the standard of medical facilities.
- Prostatectomy - for cancer
The aim of a radical prostatectomy is to remove the cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body.