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Shamoun Yacoub

General Practitioner

<p>Shamoun Yacoub, MD, is a general practitioner serving the residents of Roxburgh Park, the state of Victoria, in Australia. Services include locum in general medical practice at Northern Melbourne Hospital. Dr. Yacoub has 17 years in general practice, speaks four languages, and has excellent communication skills.</p>
Shamoun Yacoub
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and AMC
  • Accepting new patients

Is hand sanitizer really effective in killing germs?

Hand sanitizers may contain alcohol and some do not contain alcohol. I think the best hand sanitizer is foam-based. This is supposed to kill bacteria and its effect may last 2-3 READ MORE
Hand sanitizers may contain alcohol and some do not contain alcohol. I think the best hand sanitizer is foam-based. This is supposed to kill bacteria and its effect may last 2-3 hours.

Is constipation a permanent problem for some people?

Yes it is possible for constipation to be permanent but this is rare... chronic bowel problems may be the cause.

Are there B12 injections available to reduce B12 deficiency?

Yes vitamin B12 injections are available to treat B12 defficiency