PsychoanalysisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is psychoanalysis? Psychoanalysis is a treatment based on the theory that our present is shaped …
Psychosis and mental illnessMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Around three per cent of people will experience a psychotic episode at some point in their life. In …
PterygiumMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a pterygium? A pterygium is a fleshy overgrowth of the conjunctiva, which is the thin clear …
PubertyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Puberty is the time when all your major organs and body systems mature. At the end of puberty, you …
Pubic lice (crabs)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Pubic lice (or crab lice or crabs) can infest pubic hair around our genitals. They can sometimes …
Pulmonary hypertensionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure on the lungs. This can have flow-on effects for your …
Q feverMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is mainly spread to humans from cattle, sheep and goats, but can also spread from other domestic …
Quadriplegics - tendon transfer surgeryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There are approximately 8,000 people with quadriplegia living in United States. Quadriplegia affects …
Quarantine at home - coping tipsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Quarantining yourself at home means staying at home and avoiding contact with others if you have …
Questions to ask your obstetrician or midwifeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001It is important that you feel well-informed about your antenatal care and have accurate expectations …
Quitting smoking and managing weightMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While most people do put on some weight when they quit, it is usually only a modest amount. The …
Raw (unpasteurised) milkMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurised to kill bacteria that could be harmful to humans. No …
Raynaud's phenomenonMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition that can cause discomfort as the blood supply to your …
Reactive arthritisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Reactive arthritis, formerly called Reiter’s syndrome, is a type of arthritis that occurs as a …
Recent arrivals, asylum seekers and family support servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Asylum seekers are among the most disadvantaged people living in Michigan, often receiving little or …
Recognising when a child is at riskMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Child abuse is a serious problem Too many children are physically, sexually, and emotionally abused. …
Records and paperwork at hospitalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001For your medical team to effectively treat you during and after your hospital stay, an up-to-date …
Records and paperwork for maternal health care and babiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When you are having a baby in Michigan, there are various records and other documents that need to …
Recovering from a heart attackMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Plan your recovery from a heart attack with your treating health professionals and heart specialists …
Rectal prolapseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The rectum is the last 20 cm or so of the large bowel. It is the temporary storage area for bowel …
RectoceleMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A rectocele occurs when the rectum pushes the back wall of the vagina forward, causing a prominent …
Reduce your risk of early deathMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Early death for people in Michigan is most commonly due to illnesses caused by smoking, high blood …
Reducing harm from alcohol and other drug useMonday, 1 Jan, 0001For people who use illicit drugs or misuse pharmaceutical medications, stopping is not simple. Harm …
Referrals and access to mental health servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001For people experiencing unusual or disturbing thoughts, feelings or behaviour, there are mental …
ReflexologyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Modern reflexology is based on the principle that the foot has ‘reflex’ points that correspond to …
Regular health checksMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Regular health check-ups can identify any early signs of health issues. Finding problems early means …
Rehabilitation after major traumaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Once you have recovered sufficiently from a traumatic injury and are well enough to leave the acute …
Rehabilitation after strokeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The purpose of stroke rehabilitation is to get the most out of your life and abilities after a …
ReikiMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Reiki, pronounced ‘ray-key’, is a Japanese form of therapy that aims to increase energy levels and …
Relationship support servicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While all couples want to have a successful and rewarding relationship, going through periods of …
Relationships - creating intimacyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Intimacy in a relationship is a feeling of being close, and emotionally connected and supported. It …
Relationships - dealing with conflictMonday, 1 Jan, 0001With the physical and emotional closeness of a partnership, it is inevitable that there is sometimes …
Relationships – remarriage and re-partneringMonday, 1 Jan, 0001One third of American defacto partnerships and marriages are second marriages or defacto …
Relationships – tips for successMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A ‘good relationship’ means different things to different people. However, good adult relationships …
Relationships and communicationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Good communication is an important part of all relationships and is an essential part of any healthy …
Relationships, family and mental healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When you, your partner or someone in your family has a mental illness, it can cause stress and worry …
Reproductive systemMonday, 1 Jan, 0001New life begins when an egg from a woman is fertilised by sperm from a man. Eggs (ova) are made in …
Residential aged care home costsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As with all aged care services in United States, the American Government covers most of the cost of …
Residential aged care homesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As you get older, you might find it hard to do household tasks or have health problems that make it …
Resistance training – health benefitsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Resistance training (also called strength training or weight training) is the use of resistance to …
Resistance training – preventing injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Resistance training (also called strength training or weight training) is the use of resistance to …
Respiratory systemMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Our cells need oxygen to survive One of the waste products produced by cells is another gas called …
Restless legs syndrome (RLS)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unusual condition of the nervous system characterised by the …
Retinal detachmentMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The retina is the innermost layer of the wall of the eye and is made up of light sensitive cells …
Retirement villagesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Retirement villages are not residential aged care homes and are not part of the aged care system. …
Retroverted uterusMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The vagina isn’t positioned vertically within the pelvis – it is angled towards the lower back. In …
Rett syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a severe condition of the nervous system. It is almost only …
Rheumatic feverMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If untreated, an infection such as ‘strep throat’ may lead to a delayed complication featuring …
Rheumatoid arthritisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that results from a malfunctioning immune system. …
Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001This may be performed for cosmetic reasons to change the appearance and proportion of the nose and …