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 […]
Bringing Colour to Life
Jordan Springs’ Lynsey Mackay has celebrated an amazing return to the Sydney Fringe Festival, with ‘Kaleidoscope’ an interactive children’s show that she wrote, performed on stage by locals. Kaleidoscope was performed at Darling Quarter Theatre as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. The show had previously played at the festival in 2019. The story is […]
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 […]
Pitch Perfect
Jordan Springs Cricket Club have taken to the pitch for the 2022-23 Summer season, beginning last month. The popular local club will feature in their 4th season in the Penrith competition. This season will see 13 Junior teams and 2 Senior teams compete for the club. The Juniors have grown by 4 teams, after fielding […]
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 […]
Local Recognised with Community Service Award
Michelle Barnes, President of Jordan Springs Netball Club, has been honoured with a Community Service Award at the 2022 Local Celebration Awards. Jordan Springs has a netball club and it’s all thanks to the efforts of volunteer club President, Michelle Barnes. Since 2016, Michelle has been the President of the Jordan Springs Netball Club and […]