Dr Nora - Cosmetic Doctor & GP

14/07/2025

75% of Australians are at risk of developing heart disease ❤️

Heart disease is a major cause of death in Australia and with so many at risk, you might be wondering what you can do to prevent it. So here’s a few tips:

- Exercise regularly on the advice of your doctor
- Eat 5+ veggies a day, this reduce the risk of heart disease by almost 17%
- Maintain a healthy weight and waist circumference. Almost 2 in 3 Australians are overweight or obese
- Have regular check ups with your doctor.

For more information head to heartfoundation.org.au or pop by and see me in clinic.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

09/07/2025

How healthy is your chocolate?

27/06/2025

Can AI interpret a heartbeat? Read below to find out.

Doctor tests Diagnosis Pad

23/06/2025

Did you know that stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong and healthy.

So why not spend some time looking after your joints. Take a simple walk around the block or perform a few stretches to help keep your muscles and joints supple and strong.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

20/06/2025

Diagnosis Pad for Cosmetic Consultations

Be sure to read the June edition of with a feature on Diagnosis Pad. Online edition link available at drnora.com/articles

After its successful launch earlier this year, Diagnosis Pad has broadened its scope to support cosmetic practitioners with the unique cases that they may often be presented with.

Working offline and on device, the app aims to guide practitioners to possible diagnoses and recommendations to consider when consulting with a patient. Using ambient audio it also provides the practitioner with a transcript and a summary of notes to share onto the patient file without cloud processing. Maintaining precious patient privacy.

diagnosispad.com - available on iOS, macOS and Android.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

13/06/2025

Do you use Artificial Intelligence?

Increasingly I see patients coming in after ‘consulting’ with ChatGPT about their symptoms and medical conditions. Whilst I am all for patient education and empowerment, I do wonder about privacy. Where is your sensitive patient data going and what is it being used for?

So I ask you this question, are you concerned about your privacy when using online chatbots like ChatGPT?

Let me know what you think below.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

06/06/2025

Life is a journey

📷 Throwback Friday 📷

During my training years I never really comprehended the importance of self reflection, however now as the years have gone by I realise its true importance. Reflection allows us to take a pause and think about the challenges we’ve overcome. It allows us to think how we can tackle things differently and in a better way. It allows for personal growth and increased confidence.

If I could tell my younger self here, cautiously awaiting the results of my GP exit exams, I would have said to just relax and enjoy the best ride the Amalfi coast has to offer!

What would you tell your younger self if you had a chance?

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

10/05/2025

The flu season is coming 🤧

As the cooler months approach, we are starting to see more cases of influenza. This typically presents with symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches and feeling fatigued just to name a few.

There are a few ways you can help protect yourself:

- The annual flu vaccine is now free for Queenslanders
- Keep a healthy diet
- Stay home if sick
- Keep a distance from those who are sick
- Practice good hand hygiene.

Self testing kits are available at most chemists and if you test positive, speak with your doctor to see if you are eligible for anti-viral medications

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

30/04/2025

On the hunt for a new stethoscope? I check out and compare MD One Stethoscope Vs Littmann Classic III with surprising results 🩺

Doctor reviews the MD One Stethoscope

23/04/2025

How do you keep motivated in the colder weather? 🥶

The cooler climates and shorter days can make you feel sad and gloomy with little motivation and trouble sleeping.

If this sounds familiar, here are a few tips to try and help:

- Eat healthier foods, including protein and reducing the amount of sugary processed foods during the day.
- Get into a good sleep routine and avoid using electronic devices at least one hour before nodding off.
- Try to incorporate exercise into your daily regime, this could be as simple as walking around the block or a stroll along the beach. We are so lucky to have such great sunsets at winter.
- Speak with someone if you're struggling, a problem shared is a problem halved.

And of course, if you have any further questions or concerns, pop down to your local doctor for a chat.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

16/04/2025

Did you know? 🩺

The doctor’s stethoscope has been around since the 1800’s and over time has gone through many changes until it became this familiar look.

The stethoscope helps doctors to not only listen to the lungs, but also the heart and bowels. It can help to diagnose infections, heart conditions, sleepy bowels and traditional checking of blood pressure, just to name a few.

So if you have a concern with your health, be sure to pop into clinic for your check up.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉

03/04/2025

Are you due a check up?

I'm pleased to be returning to back to clinic on Sunday at Southport Metro Medical Centre. If you are due a check up, then what better time to do it.

A simple blood pressure check is easy to do and can potentially can save your life. Having an uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to a number of medical problems such stroke, heart and kidney problems to name a few.

Be sure to stay tuned over on drnora.com for my current booking availability. Hope to see you all soon.

Take care and stay healthy 😘
Dr Nora 💉