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Short articles on the things I'm asked about most. Written plainly, grounded in current evidence, and free of hype.

Starting PrEP in Adelaide: a plain-English guide

What PrEP is, who it's for, how effective it really is, and how to get started and stay on it with a GP who makes it straightforward.

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Health Notes

Evidence-based explanations of common health questions, written to answer practical patient questions.

Why seeing the same doctor over time can mean less repetition, better follow-up and more connected care

Hepatitis A, B and C affect the same organ, but spread differently and need different prevention and treatment.

Why the foundations of long-term health matter more than another dashboard of biomarkers

Regular exercise can improve how you feel, think, move and recover.

Why a gay-friendly GP should be comfortable with PrEP and sexual health conversations, while still delivering broad, evidence-based preventive care.

When to start checking cholesterol, how overall cardiovascular risk is assessed, and where tests like calcium score or lipoprotein(a) fit.

What changes matter, how dermoscopy helps, and what to expect from a thorough full skin check.

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