Health Matters
Many animal models for studying colitis exist. Most use rectal instillation of irritants such as acetic acid, ethanol, trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid, formalin, and hydrogen peroxide, or oral ingestion of sulphated polysaccharides to generate colon inflammation. These animal models don’t resemble human ulcerative colitis either in terms of causation, at the tissue level appearance, or how […]
Official Opening Of Glenmore Park High School’s Performing Arts And Learning Centre
Hundreds of Glenmore Park families will benefit from the record investment in education by the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government, with the official opening of the Performing Arts and Learning Centre (the Centre) at Glenmore Park High School. Glenmore Park High School is one of the latest schools to benefit for the NSW Government’s multi-billion […]
Parents Corner
There are few more demanding parenting moments than dealing with a crying, red-faced, screaming child, especially in public spaces and other places where you have an audience. Here are my top tips for managing the notorious meltdown: 1. Prioritise safety. Wherever possible, remove objects, other children, or people from the surrounding space, instead of grabbing, […]
Paws A While
Watch Out! Snakes Are Out and About!! With the warmer weather upon us, snakes are coming out of hibernation. Your dog or cat may see a snake moving in the yard and its first instinct is to chase it. The snake may attack and bite your pet as a form of defence. Signs of snake […]
Health Matters
Last month we saw that ulcerative colitis (UC) patients suffer continuing diarrhoea, (unrelieved by over-the-counter medications), and often pass blood and puss in their stool (Ref) This article was inspired by ground-breaking UC research done in 1980 by Australian Associate professor William Roediger now at the University of Adelaide. Up until this work researchers had […]
Local Named Public School Parent of the Year
Glenmore Park’s Anthony Boros has received the Public School Parent of the Year Award at the 2022 Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence, held at Sydney Town Hall last month. The award is presented to parents, guardians and caregivers who have made a significant contribution to their local NSW public school community. Mr Boros, who […]
Parents Corner
We live in an epidemic of violence against women, with one woman losing her life at the hands of a male partner or ex-partner every week in Australia. Violence starts with disrespect. When we excuse disrespect, it can escalate to aggression and abuse. Studies show that disrespectful attitudes take root in childhood. As parents, you […]
Paws A While
Friday 14th October 2022 is National Veterinary Nurse’s Day. It is great to acknowledge the hard work and efforts of our veterinary nurses. The nurses do a lot of work behind the scenes that you do not see or hear about. The nurses monitor the patients whilst under general anaesthetic, medicate animals whilst in hospital, […]
Health Matters
Most people have lower back pain at some point in their lives. Sometimes pain disappears after mild anti-inflammatory medication, a little rest, or light massage. But often it stays around and becomes a chronic (long lasting) form of back pain. At best, this type of pain can be an annoying ache that’s a bit better […]
Exciting News for Highland Views
The sun is shining, and the Highland Views team are back busily constructing the Highland Views of our future. To celebrate the progress of Highland Views, the team will be hosting a FREE Open Day at Pinnacle Park on Sunday 11 September 2022. The day will have something for the whole family to enjoy including […]