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    Woman's shocking beach encounter leaves her questioning safety

    However there is a fashion for brides to flaunt their boobs. If usually looks cheap and is disrespectful to guests. My sister knows a religious minister who feels uncomfortable when the brides in very low cut dresses stand in front of him. There is a difference between highlighting your figure...
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    This 'stubborn pimple' turned out to be something much worse – an Aussie woman's shocking story will make you think twice!

    I'm sorry your poor husband lost his eye. BCCs invade locally, and should be dealt with early. They are typically a red nodule, often with a 'pearly' edge and small red blood vessels growing over the edges. But they can present as a red scaly lesion. I go to my own GP for skin checks regularly.
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    This 'stubborn pimple' turned out to be something much worse – an Aussie woman's shocking story will make you think twice!

    Any skin lesions that persist should be biopsied, that's the golden rule. I'm a GP working in a skin cancer clinic and our doctors are very skilled. We can't bulk bill for this treatment as we receive less fromMedicare than the procedures cost us to do. But the expensive treatment that this...
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    Is this 'people power' at work? Major bank reverses initial decision over regional branches

    Most of my elderly friends can use a computer, some in their 90s. Two of them run Computer Pals for seniors. I am a medical professional and use computers for work, and also internet banking. However I use cash a lot as I find it convenient. I'm also a writer and in our writing group's monthly...
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    ‘Swelling of airways’ and other serious risks: What sparked this nationwide vitamin recall?

    GPs would be scrutinised by the authorities if they started to order tests for Vitamin deficiency without a clinical need. Eg we are restricted in which patients we can order Vitamin D tests for, even though the deficiency is quite common. A patient could ask for vitamin screening but this...
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    Reckless train stunts by teenagers spark public outrage and concern

    We used to have railway police, it sounds like we still need them.
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    You Won't Believe How Coles Handled This P-plater's Parking Fiasco – Learn What NOT to Do!

    Yes, you push a pram so a little more distance from the entry should not be a problem, It's not as you are carrying it!
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    Trump’s latest move could change medicine prices—here’s what you need to know

    Our medications on PBS should not become more expensive, so there should be no need for you to cut down. It may end up costing you a lot more if you do and your conditions worsen. If you reach the PBS safety net the drugs will cost a lot less and if you have a health care card they will be free...
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    Woman dead for 24 minutes shares shocking experience that challenges sceptics

    The lady may have had a sudden cardiac arrhythmia. Anyway, many of these experiences which happen around surgery may be related the effects of anaesthesia, or hallucinations at the time of collapse etc. It would be good if the deceased person could return and tell us if there is an afterlife...
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    Would you pay this much for a drink? Shocking cinema price sparks backlash

    Take you own water bottle filled at home!
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    Proposed Federal Budget includes updates for pensioners. See how this can affect the senior community

    It sounds like you will reach the safety net early.
  12. Scaveola

    Vaccine mix-up leaves woman fighting for her life—could it happen to you?

    I doubt this happened in Australia as we GPs don't even have BCG vaccine. It's given at hospital TB clinics.
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    Woman loses $33,000 in a dental procedure gone wrong—find out how to prevent her mistake

    She should sue him for damages. He should be covered by his indemnity insurance even if he's deregistered.
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    General Discussion Thread 19.03.2025

    Breakfast Delight cereal, it was a semolina cereal, but normal semolina doesn't taste the same. Also Rice a Riso Spanish flavour, I used to love this and would like a recipe for it. Also certain biscuits including honey snaps, Peak Freans golden puffs and the very dark rectangular chocolate...
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    Experts Shocked: The Ultimate Fridge Organisation Guide is Here – Find Out Where You've Been Going Wrong and Where to Really Put Your Tomato Sauce!

    I keep anything that's been opened eg sauces, in the fridge. My son maintains they don't need to go in there and keeps his on his dining table. We keep bread in the freezer. And we have tomato sauce, not ketchup.
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    This shocking bridal look has the internet in an uproar – would it be your choice?

    I think it looks lovely, and not revealing like some bridal outfits which have o hanging out, undies visible etc. The bouquet is also lovely. But I think the bouquet would look better if the lower part thinned out and was trailing.
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    The Shocking Reason This Young Man's Death Could Have Been Prevented – Don't Ignore the Deadly Cost of Prescription Hikes!

    Our pharmaceuticals are subsidised, thank goodness, so no PBS script should cost more than about $30 / $7.70 for health care card holders. We do not have to watch our insurance, as stated in the article, as the only drugs covered by our private health funds are non-PBS items. Most drugs for...
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    Major healthcare upgrade rolls out—new way to get support without leaving home

    A doctor doing telehealth would hardly need to be wearing her stethoscope around her neck!
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