Medical ID Products

Did you know that 47 per cent of Australians have chronic conditions? Many of them wear a medical ID bracelet so they can receive quick and appropriate treatment in an emergency. It’s a simple idea that brings enormous peace of mind. But if you have more than one condition or have extra information to include on your medical ID alert, you...

Having an invisible disability can make life tough. Not only do you have to manage your condition, but you may also feel that because your issues are not obvious, you struggle to get the support you need. The psychological stress that this adds to the challenges of invisible disabilities can make life feel extra hard and lonely. But it doesn’t...

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is a type of chronic pain that usually affects a limb, such as an arm or a leg. It develops after a person sustains an injury (e.g. a sprained ankle), undergoes surgery, or suffers from a stroke or heart attack. The pain is mostly described to be greater than the...

During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, immunocompromised patients were identified to be at a higher risk of experiencing severe illness and even death. People who are immunocompromised or have a weakened immune system have a reduced ability to fight infections. This means they can get infected easily or sick more often. They can also experience severe complications and have a more difficult...

COVID-19 is likely fatal to people who are elderly or who get pre-existing diseases. Data from Australia, where there are close to 28,000 COVID-19 cases, show that majority of COVID deaths are of people aged 70 and above. Meanwhile, Australian Bureau of Statistics data states that 68.5% of Australians who have died from COVID-19 had pre-existing chronic conditions. Topping the list...