Virtual Medical Centre

About Schizophrenia
Psychiatrist Zafar Sharif of Columbia University talks about schizophrenia and the challenges faced by patients with the condition.

Artificial Blood Substitutes
Dr Nicholas Wickham explains the importance of blood and blood products. He talks about the advantages of artificial blood substitutes, and the current substitutes available.

Best Ever Hotcakes
Mother's Day comes once a year. One of the great things we can do for mums is make them a delicious breakfast. Amanda Menegazzo and Glenys Kerrins shows us the secret of simple, great pan...

Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel cancer is the most common internal cancer in Australia, and the second most common cause of cancer death. Professor Finlay Macrae talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Pro...

Breast Cancer: Breaking the News
Speaking from experience: Issues relating to telling friends and family of the diagnosis is discussed.

Cardiac Exercise
Dr Andrew Maiorana discusses guidelines for exercising for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Cardio Training
Cardio training is a form of exercise that makes the heart beat a little faster. This includes walking, running, football and tennis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the purpose of cardio trainin...

Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol
There are a number of risk factors that make cardiovascular disease more likely, including high cholesterol. Cardiologist Craig Juergens talks about what cholesterol does to the body, and its ...

Caring for a Loved One with Schizophrenia
Psychiatrist Zafar Sharif of Columbia University talks about caring for a loved one with schizophrenia.

Caring for the Carer
Caring for a person with Alzheimers disease is often a heroic task that demands a great deal of adjustment, patience and understanding. This video recognises the importance of carers of people with...