The Cost of Stem Cell Treatment in Russia for MS

The Cost of Stem Cell Treatment in Russia for MS

In recent years, there has been a lot of media attention on the new stem cell treatment in Russia that has been proving to help MS patients significantly. As a result, many Australians are now considering to receive treatment overseas. Other than the US, there […]

25 years of Chronic Pain: How Crowdfunding for a Spinal Cord Stimulator Changed Gina’s Life

25 years of Chronic Pain: How Crowdfunding for a Spinal Cord Stimulator Changed Gina’s Life

Gina’s Story of Chronic Pain and how a Spinal Cord Stimulator Would Change her life Gina Timms is a well-known name in the Australian country music circle. And while her audience and fans may be very familiar with her dynamic and powerful chords, not everyone […]

Gamma Knife Surgery for Brain Tumour Treatment in Australia

Gamma Knife Surgery for Brain Tumour Treatment in Australia

When a patient is diagnosed with a brain tumour, immediate treatment is required. Gamma knife surgery is a new and advanced form of therapy that has been proven to help many patients suffering from a brain tumour. Typically, surgery of the brain is generally the […]

The cost of spinal cord injuries for Australians

The cost of spinal cord injuries for Australians

Spinal cord injury is an incapacitating condition that impacts the life of the injured individual in many ways. Proper functionality of most or all of the daily routines may be affected which can include not only life routines at home but also expand to include […]

How to access superannuation for medical treatment and medical expenses

How to access superannuation for medical treatment and medical expenses

Superannuation in Australia refers to the arrangement that Australians can have funds available to them in retirement. This system is a government supported one in Australia and minimum provisions are compulsory for employers. These funds are typically released after reaching the preservation age, but in […]

Multiple Sclerosis types, stages and symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis types, stages and symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that is known to affect the central nervous system, including the optic nerve, the brain and the spinal cord. Despite the fact that the disease mostly manifests itself in young adulthood, the disorder is known to make its […]

What are the costs (out of pocket) for Australians living with diabetes type 2?

What are the costs (out of pocket) for Australians living with diabetes type 2?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is triggered when insulin imbalances occur in the body. The cause could be insulin resistance, insufficient insulin production or even both. In Australia, type 2 diabetes is found in more than 85% of the […]

A closer look at brain tumor and brain cancer: types, causes and symptoms

A closer look at brain tumor and brain cancer: types, causes and symptoms

Brain cancer is a condition that arises from a group of normal or abnormal cells that reproduce and grow out of control, resulting into a tumour. A brain tumour is a condition that arises due to abnormal cell growth that is increased in an unrestrained […]

Exploring pancreatic cancer types, causes and symptoms

Exploring pancreatic cancer types, causes and symptoms

Pancreatic cancer refers to a type of cancer that manifests itself when malignant cells develop in a section of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer is the thirteenth most popular cancer globally, with about two hundred thousand cases reported in the year 1996, amounting to 2%, including […]

Leukaemia treatment in Australia

Leukaemia treatment in Australia

There have been positive advancements that have been made in Australia as far as treating leukaemia is concerned. These advancements are mainly associated with acute lymphocytic leukaemia, and the major treatment in practice is chemotherapy. Leukaemia treatment differs from one patient to the next and […]