Virtual Medical Centre

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
Professor Rod Underwood, Director of Education and Research at VMC, provides an introduction to VMC's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.

Drug Trialling
Drug trials are designed to test new medications. Professor Roy Beran explains why a patient might want to participate, the criteria for suitable candidates, and the role of the Ethics Committee in...

Milk and Bone Density
What's Good for You: Milk has a positive effect on bone density and maintenance.

Nutrition and bone health
More than half of Australian teenagers aren't receiving their daily calcium requirements. Professor Weaver discusses health problems associated with calcium deficiency and strategies for improving ...

Osteoporosis and Our Bones
Bones are an important part of our bodies that we don't think about too much. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thin and brittle. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the causes, signs,...

Osteoporosis: Diet and Exercise
Speaking from experience: People with osteoporosis talk about simple ways they can help manage their condition, namely through diet and exercise.

Osteoporosis: Management
Speaking from experience: People with osteoporosis discuss the management of their condition, the role their health carers play, and the importance of being aware of falling.

Regular Exercise Can Reduce Arthritic Pain
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce osteoarthritic pain is through regular exercise. This video demonstrates a variety of simple exercises that can be done at home.

Resistance Training
Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves pushing or pulling against some weight, including pull ups, chin ups and weight machines in the gym. It stimulates muscle growth and is very ...

Virtual Bone Centre
Associate Professor Rob Will introduces the Virtual Bone Centre.