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Our Story: A Dream Realized Welcome to Sage Medical. We’re excited to introduce our news page, dedicated to keeping you informed and updated about all things related to our clinic….

Let’s talk about something glamorous: POO. More specifically, let’s talk about the bowel cancer screening kit that may currently be sitting unopened in a bathroom drawer, cupboard or somewhere under…

Managing diabetes and navigating nutrition can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone. At Sage Medical, Priscilla Chan offers personalised Diabetes & Nutrition Service and evidence‑based…

Most women expect menopause to bring hot flushes and irregular periods. Fewer realise that symptoms can begin years before the final menstrual period and may affect sleep, mood, memory, joints,…

Let’s be honest: most men would rather assemble flat-pack furniture without instructions than talk about their prostate. But prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Australian men,…

There is a growing amount of misinformation online about vaccines and the potential harms they may cause. At the same time, some communities are experiencing increasing distrust in medical advice….

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Many people now turn to AI tools for answers about their health, often before speaking to a medical professional. But how reliable is that information? Recently,…

Those of you who have recently been for a mammogram will have noticed that your breast density is now included in your report from Breastscreen Victoria. Understanding your breast density…

Shared maternity care is a model of care where your pregnancy is managed collaboratively between your GP and the hospital antenatal team. It’s an excellent option for healthy women with…

What is MyMedicare? In a nutshell, MyMedicare lets you pick your GP out of all the GPs in Australia and as a result, enables some appointments to be bulk-billed (but…

What do we mean by LARC? The most commonly used LARCs are IUD’s (both copper and hormonal e.g. Mirena and Kyleena) and Implanon’s. They are among the most effective forms…

Melbourne, the city of four seasons in one day. While that makes for interesting weather chats, it’s not such great news for your sinuses. So, What Is Hay Fever? The…