Talha Khan

Spider bites can be a serious problem in Australia. We have an ecosystem of potentially dangerous insects, and spiders are the most common in the average Australian home. Almost a quarter of the...

Our skin is the largest organ of the human body. While skin is pliable enough to allow movement, it is tough enough to resist tearing and breakage. The skin varies in thickness and texture in...

Fevers are characterised by body temperatures higher than 38ºc. While usually harmless, fevers often indicate the body is fighting an infection. Typically, mild fevers accompany a cold, while higher...

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a painful condition affecting the forearm and hand. This can create problems for people who need to perform repetitive movements for their work. So, here the After Hours...

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the clear, thin tissues lining the inner parts of the eyelid and can cover the white areas of the eyeball. This is a very common condition, but it can also be...

Australia has the highest number of people living with asthma in the world at approximately 2.3 million people. However, this condition is more than being another number; it can be traumatic for...

Vomiting can be a normal symptom of many illnesses in children and young babies. Usually, this does not need to be a cause of concern, providing the child appears to be otherwise well. So, here the...

We’re all aware of our hearts beating, but what happens if a family member or friend suffered a near drowning, heart attack or cardiac arrest and their heart suddenly stopped beating? Every moment...

When it’s 4 AM and your baby is coughing and gasping for air. She’s just had a cold, but this doesn’t look or sound normal. Should you call a home doctor? Is it whooping cough and is it serious? What...

Everyone has experienced a headache at some point, but research shows as many as 15% of Australians are currently taking medication to relieve a headache. Headaches can vary in intensity from the dull...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or as it is sometimes known Myalgic Encephalitis is a complex condition causing extreme fatigue, pain, issues with sleep and other symptoms. CFS patients often feel extremely...

The ear is made up of the outer ear, canal, and eardrum. The outer ear is the part we can see, and the canal leads to the eardrum. The middle ear is separated by the eardrum and tiny sound amplifying...

According to the Australian Sepsis Network, sepsis is the leading cause of infection fatalities around the world. This serious inflammation occurs when the immune system is triggered into an...

The modern lifestyle has given rise to a number of conditions, most of which are preventable. Research estimates that in the next five years, 1.56 billion people worldwide will suffer from...

Someone has a stroke in Australia every nine minutes. A stroke can have an extremely debilitating effect, with 65% of people who had a stroke ending up with a disability which impedes on daily...