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Women's health

Clinical Articles

Contraception: Your questions answered

Hear from sexual health experts as they answer GPs most common questions about contraception...

By Healthed

Women's health

Clinical Articles

When is a mammogram not enough?

Which women might warrant non-standard breast screening, and what are the risks and benefits of available tests…

By Sophia Auld

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Brain implants are on their way

Neuralink’s coin-size device, called N1, is designed to enable patients to carry out actions just by concentrating on them, without moving their bodies...

By Prof Nancy S. Jecker, Andrew Ko

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – An ulcerated nodule appears on the forearm of this patient

An ulcerated nodule appears on the forearm of a 55-year-old man. What is the most likely diagnosis?

By Dr Philip Tong

Diet and nutrition, Mental health

Clinical Articles

Iron deficiency, young people and the developing brain

Low iron status can have a massive impact on mental health and beyond…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Cardiology, Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

New research suggests intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. But the evidence is mixed

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefits. So you might have been surprised to see headlines last week suggesting the practice could increase a person’s risk of death from heart disease...

By Dr Kaitlin Day

Lifestyle, Mental health

Clinical Articles

How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help

COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely...

By Prof Lawson R. Wulsin

Neurology

Clinical Articles

The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this...

By Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard, Prof Yvonne Nolan

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression...

By Tanya Davison, Prof Sunil Bhar

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Why are so many Aussies on antidepressants for so long?

As new deprescribing guidelines are released, experts say it’s time to consider whether fears of stopping antidepressants are justified...

By Lynnette Hoffman, Sophia Auld

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Breast density demystified

RANZCR has argued that women should be notified of their breast density, but with no guidelines in place, what can GPs do?

By Sophia Auld

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Stroke prevention: Your questions answered

Neurologist answers GPs questions about BP & lipid targets, medications and more….

By Prof Bruce Campbell

Articles

Contraception: Your questions answered

Hear from sexual health experts as they answer GPs most common questions about contraception...

When is a mammogram not enough?

Which women might warrant non-standard breast screening, and what are the risks and benefits of available tests…

Brain implants are on their way

Neuralink’s coin-size device, called N1, is designed to enable patients to carry out actions just by concentrating on them, without moving their bodies...

Clinical Quick Quiz – An ulcerated nodule appears on the forearm of this patient

An ulcerated nodule appears on the forearm of a 55-year-old man. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Iron deficiency, young people and the developing brain

Low iron status can have a massive impact on mental health and beyond…

New research suggests intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. But the evidence is mixed

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefits. So you might have been surprised to see headlines last week suggesting the practice could increase a person’s risk of death from heart disease...

How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help

COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely...

The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this...

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression...

Why are so many Aussies on antidepressants for so long?

As new deprescribing guidelines are released, experts say it’s time to consider whether fears of stopping antidepressants are justified...

Breast density demystified

RANZCR has argued that women should be notified of their breast density, but with no guidelines in place, what can GPs do?

Stroke prevention: Your questions answered

Neurologist answers GPs questions about BP & lipid targets, medications and more….

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Hear from sexual health experts as they answer GPs most common questions about contraception...

Which women might warrant non-standard breast screening, and what are the risks and benefits of available tests…

Neuralink’s coin-size device, called N1, is designed to enable patients to carry out actions just by concentrating on them, without moving their bodies...

An ulcerated nodule appears on the forearm of a 55-year-old man. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Low iron status can have a massive impact on mental health and beyond…

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefits. So you might have been surprised to see headlines last week suggesting the practice could increase a person’s risk of death from heart disease...

COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely...

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this...

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression...

As new deprescribing guidelines are released, experts say it’s time to consider whether fears of stopping antidepressants are justified...

RANZCR has argued that women should be notified of their breast density, but with no guidelines in place, what can GPs do?

Neurologist answers GPs questions about BP & lipid targets, medications and more….

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