VMC Newsletter: Vol. 2009 | Issue 30 | Thursday 26 February |
Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson
Dr Joe
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Hello there!
Whilst the Victorian bushfires are receding from the headlines and the rest of us move on with our lives, those directly affected can’t just “change to the cartoon channel”. In events like this, we focus on the physical injuries and damage.
However, the psychological impact of loss of life, possessions or even having a 'near miss' can take much longer to recover from than it takes to rebuild a house. With time, support and in some instances counselling, the scars can and do heal - humans are remarkably resilient.
Available below, which may be of interest:
Feature Article: Helping yourself and others following disaster and trauma
Top 8 medical articles from the last fortnight
Recipes: Egg, ham and cheese breakfast rolls
Animation: Depression
Tool: How much alcohol is too much?
If you have any comments about this newsletter or Virtual Medical Centre, please share them with me. If you find this newsletter interesting, why not forward it to a friend, or colleague, who may also like to receive the latest health and medical news?
Yours in good health,
Dr Joe Kosterich
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| A helping hand |
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Helping yourself and others following disaster and trauma
Traumatic events are relatively common, with around two thirds of Australians likely to experience or witness an event which threatens their life or safety, or that of others around them...
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| Planning for fire |
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Psychological preparedness can save lives during bushfires
Being psychologically prepared, as well as having other emergency household strategies in place, is vitally important to any bushfire preparedness plan...
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| Victoria fire distress |
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Fire disasters cause psychological distress
"During and immediately after a disaster of this magnitude the focus is understandably on sheer survival and rescue," says Professor Montgomery. "But soon after, most people will naturally show signs of distress...
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| Surviving the trauma |
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Surviving the trauma of Victoria's Bushfires: The mental health consequences
Almost everyone who goes through a traumatic event will be affected in some way. The loss of homes, and the security that they provide, will make the recovery process longer and more difficult...
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| Police stress |
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The impact of stress on police officers' physical and mental health
Policing is dangerous work, and the danger lurks not on the streets alone...
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| Negative focus |
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Discussion of problems between adolescent friends may lead to depression and anxiety
Excessive discussion of problems within friendships, including repeated conversations and heightened focus on negative emotions, is associated with depressive symptoms...
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Testicular cancer tips |
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Tips on detecting testicular cancer
Cancer. The mere word strikes fear in most of us. And it seems that occurrence of the deadly disease can strike any age...
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| High blood pressure? |
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New PBS listed medication for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for both heart and kidney disease in the general population...
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Virtual Medical Centre Interactive
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3D ANIMATION: Depression
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TOOLS: How much alcohol is too much?
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ENCYCLOPAEDIA: Disease search
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Egg, Ham and Cheese filled Breakfast Rolls
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Serves 4
Ingredients
4 wholegrain dinner rolls
1 slice shaved lean ham, cut in quarters
3/4 cup baby spinach leaves
4 x 50g eggs
1/3 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
sweet paprika, for dusting (optional)
Method
1. Cut the top third off the rolls
and scoop out most of the
bread.
2. Line each roll with a piece
of ham and spinach leaves.
Crack an egg into each roll and
sprinkle with cheese, parsley
and paprika.
3. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes
or until the rolls and cheese are
golden.
Tip: An easy weekend
breakfast or picnic
idea. Can also be
made ahead of time
and eaten chilled.
Nutrient analysis per serve:
Fat 8.2g
Saturated fat 3.2g
Fibre 0.9g
Sodium 284mg
Calcium 109mg
No added sugar
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