Testing Time

Posted on October 11, 2014 in Family Forum

A reader asks: “I have antinuclear antibody positive test results, with a titre reading in the two thousands. I’m confused about what this is an indicator of; can you advise me please?” Continue Reading

Neighbour’s tree leaves a real mess

Posted on October 11, 2014 in Family Forum

Leaf litter from a neighbour’s tree is making a mess of a reader’s garden. Continue Reading

Losing Sleep Over Strange, Buzzing Din

Posted on October 8, 2014 in Family Forum

The arrival of low-level noise provides a quandary for a sleepless reader. Continue Reading

Dr Claire Ralfs to present at Penelope Conference

Posted on October 1, 2014 in Research & Tools, Professional Development

Dr Claire Ralfs, Deputy CEO at Relationships Australia (SA), will present a keynote presentation at the inaugural Penelope Excellence User Group Conference, to be held in Adelaide on 3 November 2014.

PEACE now recruiting volunteers

Posted on September 30, 2014 in Adult Health & Wellbeing, Communities, Professional Development

PEACE Multicultural Services is currently recruiting volunteers to join our volunteer program. Continue Reading

Don’t Let Sleeping Dogs Lie on Backs

Posted on September 27, 2014 in Family Forum

QUESTION:

My question is about my dog Hermes and sleep apnoea for dogs. Yes, don’t laugh, it is a serious question. Neutered and now 10-plus years old, Hermes is a Bichon-Maltese cross. Fully vaccinated, healthy and much loved. He lives indoors most of the day.
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Pressure Test

Posted on September 20, 2014 in Family Forum

QUESTION:

Low blood pressure is never mentioned in health advice columns. What symptoms does this produce and how dangerous can it be? Continue Reading

Rudderless son has no ambition

Posted on September 20, 2014 in Family Forum

A reader worries her adult son is an observer, not a participant in life. Continue Reading

Rapid HIV Testing: If you want it, let us know!

Posted on September 17, 2014 in Adult Health & Wellbeing, Communities, Research & Tools

Rapid HIV testing, which can provide results in as little as 30 minutes, is currently offered in some states in Australia (e.g. Queensland, Victoria, ACT and New South Wales).

Rapid testing is now being considered for use in SA; however, before such testing becomes available, the government and the HIV Interagency Taskforce (HIT), led by Gay Men’s Health SA (a service of Relationships Australia South Australia), want to gauge the opinion of gay men and men who have sex with men (MSM) on this important topic.
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