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Assess Your Risk for Diabetes with AUSDRISK At the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, we're dedicated to helping you stay healthy and informed. The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) is a simple and effective way to understand your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Why AUSDRISK? The AUSDRISK assessment helps identify individuals at

Understanding Perimenopause: Your Journey to Menopause At the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, we understand that perimenopause can be a challenging and confusing time for many women. Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically starting in your 40s but can begin earlier for some. During this phase, your body undergoes significant hormonal changes

Reliable Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Options At the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, we believe in empowering you with choices for your reproductive health. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and the contraceptive implant (Implanon), offer highly effective, low-maintenance options for birth control. Why Choose LARC? Highly Effective: LARC methods are over

Nurturing the Health of Your Baby with Abrysvo At the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, we understand that as an expectant mother, your top priority is the health and well-being of your baby. That's why we're excited to introduce you to Abrysvo, a groundbreaking maternal RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine. Why Abrysvo? RSV can be particularly

Stay Ahead of Bowel Cancer: Screenings Now for Everyone 45+ At the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, your health is our priority. We're here to share some important news: the recommended age for bowel cancer screening has been lowered from 50 to 45 years old in New South Wales. This change means that more people can

Linda Severino Awarded Practice Nurse of the Year The Madison Medical Practice is excited to announce that Ms Linda Severino was just awarded the Practice Nurse of the Year by Australian Practice Nursing Association (APNA), for her pursuits in excellence in delivering nursing in Primary Care. Linda who joined Madison Practice Hornsby with Dr Sidhu in 2012,

Skin Cancer Treatment in the Winter By Dr Jeffrey Chow  General Practitioner The summer is usually when most of us think about skin cancer screening. The winter, however, can also be taken advantage of for some skin cancer management. 5 fluorouracil (5-FU) cream (eg Efudix or Tolak) can be used topically to treat pre-cancerous skin

Please note that all Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from the  25th of December until 8.00am on 2nd of January 2024.  In the event of a medical emergency please call 000 or present to your local hospital emergency departments.  On behalf of all the staff and contracted GPs and Allied

Sun is Shining – Checking your own skin By Dr Jeffrey Chow  General Practitioner  (BMed BDent MRACDS(PDS) FRACGP) Summer is fast approaching, and it is almost time to swap the puffy jackets for the flimsy fluorescent swimwear. While you are at it, you should also take this opportunity to check your skin for any suspicious spots.

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D By Dr. Kawisha Arander    General Practitioner (BMed MD FRACGP MPH DCH) With shorter days and colder nights, autumn and winter brings with it a range of health challenges. Not only it is harder to keep up with exercise, avoid the seasonal cold and

Reproductive carrier screening By Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge When it comes to preparing for pregnancy, there is more than a healthy lifestyle and folic acid.  Apart from a standard set of blood tests to check for women’s immunity to certain diseases that can cause significant deformities and for possible underlying conditions

Happy Gut Health Month! Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it all