There is a growing awareness of the potential risks to workers exposed to dusts from some kitchen bench tops. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-11/calls-for-national-approach-to-looming-silicosis-crisis/10361558
Latest News
Bronchial Thermoplasty Continues to Change Lives
BT has been endorsed by NICE In the UK. A major decision which will lead to significant benefit for patients with severe asthma. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6122579/The-heated-egg-whisk-reduces-asthma-attacks-55-cent-shrinking-scarred-lung-tissue.html?ITO=applenews
New Innovative Tech Could be a Game Changer for Patients
https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/07/10/18/45/world-first-technology-will-see-patient-prescriptions-delivered-via-mobile-phone?app=applenews
Should you get the flu shot?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-04-09/when-to-get-the-flu-vaccine/9626610
Here is the podcast of my chat with Ed Phillips about asthma
https://omny.fm/shows/better-living/asthma-care-plan
Talking Lifestyle Radio Segment
Nick will be talking about asthma this week, with Ed Phillips, on the Talking Lifestyle radio segment. Please pass on to any friends or relatives with asthma. https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/show/health-wellbeing/
Now on Facebook
Melbourne Interventional Pulmonology is now on Facebook. Please visit our page for useful information on IP services and interesting media content, such as our previous appearance on Channel 9 news. Please like us and share with your contacts. https://www.facebook.com/boxhillmelbourne/
Lung Cancer Treatments
Check out this recent great summary on the latest developments in lung cancer treatment, with multiple quotes from Nick Wilsmore who was interviewed for the piece. See our link to the Medical Republic in Useful Links to check it out.
The Importance of Using Your Asthma Preventer
Health experts are cautioning asthma patients not to rely solely on reliever medications, saying people are putting their health at risk. Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-17/asthma-study-patients-use-inhaler-only-putting-health-at-risk/9054490
Whitehorse Leader – Featured First Private BT
We were featured in the Whitehorse Leader this week, for the first private Bronchial Thermoplasty procedure performed in Melbourne. Well done team!