Statin drugs — The wonder drugs of cardiology?
Statin drugs to lower cholesterol were first released in 1987. Since that time, these have become the mainstay of therapy for the managem...
Aug 19, 2022 / Read More
To Meat or not to Meat — that is the question!
I have often said, “fish for therapy and meat for enjoyment”. As a committed carnivore, I will admit that I do enjoy eating a variety of ...
Aug 12, 2022 / Read More
To Eat or not to Eat — that is the question
Around 20 years ago, I wrote a book titled “Diets don’t Work”. I made the point that you go on a diet like you go on holiday. What happen...
Aug 04, 2022 / Read More
Covid — Hopefully you’re not in it for the long-haul
Being in the recovery phase, a few weeks after developing my first case of Covid from this new Omicron BA.5 variant, I’m still not back t...
Aug 04, 2022 / Read More
Long Covid — The Next Challenge
It is estimated that around 10% of people who develop Covid will have persistent symptoms, at times, for months after the initial illness.
Jul 22, 2022 / Read More
Alzheimer’s disease — can it be prevented?
I have written numerous articles and spoken on a number of occasions about my opinion that most modern conditions are entirely preventabl...
Jul 04, 2022 / Read More
Breast Cancer and Blood Pressure Treatment — Is there a link?
I have a cup from which I drink my tea every day at work which says on it, “Please do not confuse your Google search with my medical degr...
Jun 10, 2022 / Read More
Diabesity — The true pandemic of the 21st-century
The combination of Type 2 diabetes and obesity is the most concerning medical issue on the planet. This combination stems from the insuli...
May 10, 2022 / Read More
Coronary artery calcium scoring — Is it useful?
One of my patients, who also is a doctor, sent me this article from a website known as “The Medical Republic” with the title “Coronary ar...
May 09, 2022 / Read More
Covid 19 Vaccinations
It is now well over 12 months since Covid vaccinations have been available in Australia. A small but very vocal minority of people, the s...
Apr 15, 2022 / Read More