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This article has been republished from Global Health Education, by Trudie McConnochie. Published 20/09/2022. Thanks to digital transformation, health leaders are managing patient traffic and staff resources, while researchers are better collecting and collating data. And, patients are reaping all the benefits. When it comes to health care in Australia, digital technology is responsible for…
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Neurologists are specialised physicians that diagnose and treat neurological conditions. In other words, they work with conditions of the nervous system that may affect or start in the brain, spinal column, nerves and muscles. When a general practitioner (GP) suspects that you may have seizure events or epilepsy, for example, they may recommend further consultation…
Updated 13 September 2023 While you can easily measure your heart rate by monitoring your pulse with modern technologies such as the smartwatch, an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) can be used to gain multiple insights into the baseline health of your heart. What is an ECG? How to determine heart rate from an ECG Why…
What do you think of when you hear the word hygiene? For many of us, our first thoughts usually jump to personal care such as washing our hands, taking showers, and brushing our teeth. These are all aspects of personal hygiene practices, but the word “hygiene” itself actually has broader uses. Hygiene, when looked at…
Seer Medical is a research-driven medical technology company with a mission to empower people to take better control of their health. Research Review is a series where we pull apart peer-reviewed journal articles published by Seer Medical’s research team. Through our research, we make evident-based business decisions that meet the needs of the Australian healthcare…
We all know that everyone needs to sleep. Without it, we’re not only tired but did you know that lack of sleep puts your health at risk? For the millions of people with epilepsy, this issue is especially important. Sleep disruptions are common for people with epilepsy, which for many is a trigger for seizures….
As a parent, it’s natural to feel protective of your children. It’s natural to feel nervous about approaching certain topics or unsure of how to explain them. Even so, there will always be new and important things they need to know. Children are curious by nature, and helping them understand difficult topics is often more…
A certain amount of loss in memory and brain function (thinking, reasoning, perception, and learning) is a perfectly normal part of aging. However, there are some signs of memory loss that are not normal and may indicate a more serious issue. If you experience any abnormal memory loss, or have any concerning symptoms, please seek…
Video-EEG monitoring is a comprehensive test used to diagnose seizures. It combines EEG recording (EEG, electroencephalogram, measures what’s happening in the brain) with video recording, and in most cases also includes ECG recording (ECG, electrocardiogram, measures what’s happening in the heart). Previously, video-EEG was only available through the hospital, but is now widely accessible through…
Moments by Seer is an interview series seeking to spread awareness about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects at least 50 million people worldwide. Not only is it one of the world’s oldest recognised conditions, but, today, it still remains misunderstood, discriminated against, and life-threatening. Moments by Seer was filmed to help change…
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