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Discover the latest health news, practice updates, and wellness insights from our team at The Madison Medical Practice Northbridge. Our dedicated healthcare professionals share valuable information to help you stay informed about important health topics, new services, and achievements within our practice community.

Jul. 5, 2024

Skin Cancer Treatment in the Winter

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

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Dec. 19, 2023

Trading Hours Over Festive Period

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

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Aug. 16, 2023

Sun is Shining – Checking your own skin

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.

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May. 16, 2023

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D

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

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Mar. 28, 2023

Reproductive carrier screening

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

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Feb. 8, 2023

Gauri Donald – Dietitian

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

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Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it) Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a

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Nov. 30, 2022

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge! On the 28th of November the Madison Medical Practice was officially commemorated by the Treasurer of NSW and Energy Minister, The Hon Matt Kean. The opening was celebrated by family, friends, business partners and local business owners of Northbridge. Northbridge is the 4th Madison Medical Practice

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Nov. 30, 2022

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method?

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method? Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge explains. Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnancies are unplanned in Australia? More than half of these pregnancies happened because women were not on any contraception. The failure rate was also higher in those using oral contraceptive pills or condoms

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General Practitioner Introduction – Dr Arander

Dr Kawisha Arander We are delighted to announce that Dr Kawisha Arander has joined The Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, she will slowly transition from the St Ives practice over the coming months. Kawisha is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College or General Practitioners. She graduated from her Medical Degree at UNSW in 2016 with

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Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy – Dr Ying Yu's Latest Article

Please read Dr Ying Yu's latest article – on Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy Iron deficiency anaemia(IDA) is a common condition in pregnancy that can have significant adverse effects on the health of mother and baby. Pregnant women with IDA are at greater risk of blood transfusion, life-threatening bleeding, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth and perinatal

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May. 1, 2021

Hepatitis B – Could it be me? Dr Jung-Yoon Huh explains

Nowadays, not a day goes by without hearing about COVID-19 in one way or another. As a GP, I get asked questions about current recommendations and safety of vaccination especially now that our practice started a COVID-19 vaccine clinic every Tuesday. The NSW government continues to support its rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine over the age

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Adult applying sunscreen to a child’s back on a sunny beach

Jul. 5, 2024

Skin Cancer Treatment in the Winter

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

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Snow-dusted red berries and pine branches on a winter background

Dec. 19, 2023

Trading Hours Over Festive Period

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

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Clinician using a dermatoscope to examine moles on a patient’s shoulder

Aug. 16, 2023

Sun is Shining – Checking your own skin

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.

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Woman enjoying sunlight by the sea, highlighting sun exposure and skin health

May. 16, 2023

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D

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

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Newborn baby resting in adult hands, highlighting gentle infant care and support

Mar. 28, 2023

Reproductive carrier screening

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

View All News

Digital illustration of digestive system with glowing network overlay, representing gut health and gastrointestinal wellness

Feb. 8, 2023

Gauri Donald – Dietitian

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

View All News

Stressed woman at desk surrounded by urgent tasks and competing demands

Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it) Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a

View All News

Five healthcare professionals standing together in a clinic reception area

Nov. 30, 2022

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge

The official opening of the Madison Medical Practice Northbridge! On the 28th of November the Madison Medical Practice was officially commemorated by the Treasurer of NSW and Energy Minister, The Hon Matt Kean. The opening was celebrated by family, friends, business partners and local business owners of Northbridge. Northbridge is the 4th Madison Medical Practice

View All News

Contraceptive pills, condoms, IUD and syringe arranged on a blue surface

Nov. 30, 2022

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method?

How Effective is my Contraceptive Method? Dr Jung Yoon Huh, Medical Principal of Northbridge explains. Did you know that 1 in 4 pregnancies are unplanned in Australia? More than half of these pregnancies happened because women were not on any contraception. The failure rate was also higher in those using oral contraceptive pills or condoms

View All News

General Practitioner Introduction – Dr Arander

Dr Kawisha Arander We are delighted to announce that Dr Kawisha Arander has joined The Madison Medical Practice Northbridge, she will slowly transition from the St Ives practice over the coming months. Kawisha is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College or General Practitioners. She graduated from her Medical Degree at UNSW in 2016 with

View All News

Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy – Dr Ying Yu's Latest Article

Please read Dr Ying Yu's latest article – on Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy Iron deficiency anaemia(IDA) is a common condition in pregnancy that can have significant adverse effects on the health of mother and baby. Pregnant women with IDA are at greater risk of blood transfusion, life-threatening bleeding, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth and perinatal

View All News

Illustration of red blood cells flowing through a blood vessel

May. 1, 2021

Hepatitis B – Could it be me? Dr Jung-Yoon Huh explains

Nowadays, not a day goes by without hearing about COVID-19 in one way or another. As a GP, I get asked questions about current recommendations and safety of vaccination especially now that our practice started a COVID-19 vaccine clinic every Tuesday. The NSW government continues to support its rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine over the age

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