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Don’t be fooled by TIA symptoms
Weird stuff happens, especially on April Fool’s Day, but don’t be fooled by these strange symptoms. You might suddenly get dizzy, or feel out of balance, or your leg might collapse weirdly under you, you might have a sudden fall, or you might struggle to form words or...
Why am I tired – am I iron deficient?
Feeling tired and wonder if your food has something to do with it? Before you reach for the iron supplements, make sure you keep reading. Feeling extra tired lately but can’t pinpoint the cause? You might find yourself wondering if your body is low in iron. It’s a...
Health Alert – Measles Gold Coast & Logan
The Gold Coast Health Public Health Unit is responding to two cases of measles involving two members of the same family. Both people visited the following locations while unknowingly infectious: Reading Cinema, Harbour Town and Restaurant precinct on Thursday 18 July...
10 Ways men can improve their health every day
Winter is a great reminder to take better care of ourselves, as we dodge colds and flus. The good news is looking after your health doesn't have to be a drag. With a little care and an understanding of how your body works, we can all take steps to improve our everyday...
Otitis Media
The human ear has three parts – outer, middle and inner. All three can get infected. Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. It is most common in children and peaks between six and 18 months. The cause may be a bacteria or virus. It can affect one or both ears...
Welcome to Miami Village Medical Practice Dr Vipul Patel
Dr Vip Patel is from the UK, having grown up in London and completing his medical training at Southampton University in 1992. He gained extensive hospital experience including Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK), before embarking on a career in General...