Bilharzia
Medical Research in Queensland is tackling the mammoth task of helping developing countries address one of their most serious health issues known as blood flukes or Bilharzia. Bilharzia are parasitic worms that infect 200 million people world wide and are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths annually. QMIR Dr. Alex Loukas has developed a vaccine resulting in the reductions of worm counts. Blood flukes typically live in the host's liver or in the veins that surround either the bladder or the small and large intestines, where a single female worm will release up to 300 eggs into the blood stream per day for the rest of its life (the lifespan of blood flukes cane be as long as five years).
The eggs are passed out through the faeces and urine where the life cycle continues in the bodies of freshwater snails. However, up to 50 percent of these can become trapped in the body, leading to the symptoms of Bilharzia; fever, headache, lethargy, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, enlarged liver and many more.
Bilharzia ranks second behind malaria in terms of the public health importance of parasites and leads to damage to the intestines, bladder and other organs, which in turn can result in bladder cancer, renal failure, liver fibrosis and death.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
Wednesday, 13th September 2006
9.30am at 81 March Street, Maryborough
Fashions by Rockmans - - - Stalls
Entertainment - - - Guest Speaker
Come and enjoy in the fun and a luscious morning tea.
I would rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.
ESA International Alpha Zeta Branch
Wednesday 18th October at 7.30pm
Senior Citizens' Centre, 333 Alice Street, Maryborough
Guest Speaker - Natalie Sell
Alzheimer's Australia Memory and Ageing
All Welcome.
I sought my God, my God I could not see
I sought my Soul and my Soul eluded me.
I was kind to my neighbour and I found all three.
LOGIC
"Have you anything to say before I pass sentence on you?" asked the judge.
"Yes, Your Honour." The prisoner took a deep breath. "How can I be convicted
of forgery when -- when I can't even write my own name!"
The judge stroked his chin. "Because you were not charged with signing your
own name."
A commuter came running along the platform at Knobby Vale, crying, "Stop! I say -
train, stop!" But the train pulled away.
"Confound it, missed the bloody thing by no more than two seconds!"
Another, man waiting for an incoming train, lowered his newspaper in annoyance. "The
way you"re carrying on, old boy, one might have thought you missed it by two hours!"
At twenty, a girl will ask: "Is he good-looking?"
At thirty, she asks, "Is he rich?"
At thirty-five, she cries, "Where is he?"
COMPUTER ACCESS
Senior Citizens Centre
Alice Street
Reasonable costs
During hours of business
"mobile information unit"
The Carebus "mobile information unit" provides an innovative community service by offering Carers and members of the community easy access to a broad range of free information relating to:
- Respite care
- Health and well-being
- Disabilities mental health
- Medical conditions
- Falls prevention
- Dementia
- Home assistance and support
- Seniors & Veterans information
- Federal, State & Local Government services & residential options
- And...much...much...more.
All in a professional and confidential manner.
The Carebus services contact is 07 4125 4133
Help is at Hand - we are here to assist you with information.
The Carebus unit attends many locations including hospitals, libraries and shopping centres.
Trained staff and volunteers provide individuals, groups and service providers access to information that can be of great benefit and highlight services that are available in your local area.
We can attend any venue with access for our Carebus and room for our display units.
SMILE
An apple a day may not keep the Doctor or Dentist away, but it will help you to maintain good oral health.
Dental decay and gum disease are the most common health conditions in Australia. There are simple steps everyone can do to improve their dental health - Limit consumption of sugary snacks; eat five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit every day; good oral hygiene.
It is important to brush your teeth with a toothpaste containing fluoride and floss your teeth daily.
The wise old owl who sat on an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
The less he spoke the more he heard
Why aren"t we like that wise old bird.
ANGLICAN CHRIST CHURCH, GRANVILLE
123rd Anniversary Social
6th October - 9.00 to 11.00am
Granville Community Hall
Cambridge Street
Prizes for - Best Decorated Rock
Best Opal Jewellery
For further information contact Ally 4122 3472
ST. STEPHEN'S HOSPITAL
Stay Active, Stay Independent, Stay on your feet
Stay Safe at Home
Sometimes you just can't do everything yourself. Get help with those jobs around the home and Stay On Your Feet!
The best recipe for a long and healthy life is ...
STAY ACTIVE...STAY ON YOUR FEET
For hot, affordable, nutritious meals delivered to your home by friendly staff, telephone Meals on Wheels Fraser Coast 4121 4297.
Purple People Feeders can cater for your next function. Fundraising to support Meals on Wheels Fraser Coast. Birthday parties, luncheons, no event too big or too small. Contact the kitchen on 4121 4297 or 4121 4646
MEALS ON WHEELS FRASER CAOST wish to congratulate & acknowledge all those involved in the organisation of Senior Week 2006 activities.
The Maryborough & District Committee on the Ageing Inc.
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