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All posts by Alexandra Ames

Minor Surgery Available at Ames Medical Services

  Did you know that we do minor surgery?     If you have a lump or bump that you want removed, we can do a minor procedure under local anaesthetic, right here in our new treatment room.    We also remove ingrown toenails, abscesses and do cyst and comedone extractions too!    Have a pesky wart or verruca or skin tag that […]

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When is a Duck not a Duck? The Pitfalls of COVID-19 Testing

So, you had a cough and cold and you were worried about COVID….but you went and got a rapid test and its negative so all is good right? Wrong!  No test is perfect and this is to help you understand some pitfalls of Covid testing.   Let’s start with the rapid “blood” test. This is looking for antibodies to the […]

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Recovering from Covid-19 at home?

Covid Positive at Home? What should be in your Covid 19 “Recover at Home” Kit?   So you’ve tested positive and been medically assessed, and since you have no underlying conditions, and are not short of breath, you are allowed to recover in the comfort of your own home….   Most of you will be just […]

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Finally Some Good News: A COVID -19 Update TT

  Good News! We can isolate at home if we have COVID -19! No need to go into hospital if we are well enough to stay home.  I know this is a huge relief to all of you right? Everyone wants to be in their own bed if they are feeling under the weather! So […]

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Top Tips For Your Medical Video Consultation

  Top Tips for a Successful Telehealth Consultation: 1. Be on time..to maximize the most of your appointment 2. You must have a device with internet connection, a mike and camera. 3. Have a Private space – remember this is a medical consultation. You want it to be confidential. Ideally lock the door and turn […]

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What is Telehealth/Telemedicine?

  What is Telehealth? It a way for doctors and patients to have a consultation and exchange information and advice when they are not in the same place. This can be over telephone, video, email and whats app, using a telephone, smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer. Is it Secure? lt is vital that confidentiality […]

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How to Save Money on Medical Costs

We are all Hurting right now. But Health is Wealth so we need to be able to prioritize the important things. Here are some tips for how to save money on medical bills and medication:     Switch to generic. Not all generics are created equal, but there are some really good ones out there Like […]

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Sleep in the time of COVID: Part 1: Struggling to Sleep

My Prescription for Sleep during the lockdown:   It can be tempting to relax our regular sleep routine while in lockdown…especially since we are not going to work, or working from home. .But this lack of, or change in routine can sometimes exacerbate insomnia. Many of us barely know what day it is far less the […]

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