What is a PET Scan? Q & A with Dr. Norman Swan
A PET scan is a very advanced scan usually of the brain but also of other parts of the body,
How Do You Treat an Inguinal Hernia? Dr. Norman Swan
Inguinal hernia is treated through surgery by tightening up the muscles and the organs that are protruding, sometimes mesh is
What Happens if a Hernia is Left Untreated?
A lot of people have hernias and don’t come to any problem, don’t have any problems with it and only
Does Smallpox Still Exist and What is It? Dr. Norman Swan
Smallpox is the only infection which has been eradicated in most of the first wold counties, including Australia. Smallpox is
What are the tests for heart disease?
So, there are many tests for heart disease, and it’s a question of horses for courses, the right test for
Exercise stress tests
What is exercise stress testing? Exercise stress testing is a procedure used by doctors to measure the performance and capacity
Newborn bloodspot screening
Newborn screening tests are part of a worldwide practice to detect rare but serious health problems (genetic or metabolic disorders)
When should I get a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopies really should be done in people who have abnormal faecal occult blood testing, in those people where there’s a
What is the difference between screening and targeting?
Identifying Cancers There are 2 different ways we identify cancers. One way is by what we call population screening. That
What are the ways to screen for bowel cancer?
So the screening for bowel cancer is also a fairly complex area. In Australia, we have a national programme of