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Infectious diseases, Public health

Dr Michael Head

Clinical Articles

AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

The development has been covered in various media outlets as primarily related to the known “adverse events”, namely the small risk of blood clots. However, other factors are far more likely to be driving this decision...

Expert/s: Dr Michael Head

Public health

Prof Shantha Wilson Rajaratnam

Podcasts

Circadian and sleep health – The impact of light

Dr David Lim interviews Prof Shantha Wilson Rajaratnam to discuss physiological processes that occur at certain times and sync with our external environment.

Expert/s: Prof Shantha Wilson Rajaratnam

Mental health, Psychiatry, Public health

Clinical Articles

People at higher genetic risk for depression experience more stressors

The core experiences of depression – changes in energy, activity, thinking and mood – have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word “depression” has been used for about 350 years.

Expert/s: Jacob Crouse, Prof Ian Hickie

Cardiology, Public health

Podcasts

Air pollution and cardiovascular disease: Part 2

Today's climate crisis is a health emergency. The burning of fossil fuels has caused global warming and further contributes to a range of direct and indirect health consequences in today's society.

Expert/s: Dr Fiona Foo

Public health

Prof Mark Patrick Taylor

Clinical Articles

Microplastics found in arterial plaque?!

A recent study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has linked microplastics with risk to human health.

Expert/s: Prof Mark Patrick Taylor, Dr Scott P. Wilson

Public health

Dr Lisa Nicole Sharwood

Clinical Articles

Which sports put the most kids in hospital?

Injuries are the leading cause of disability and death among Australian children and adolescents...

Expert/s: Dr Lisa Nicole Sharwood, Prof Rebecca Ivers, A/Prof Warwick Teague

Psychiatry, Public health

Podcasts

Technology-facilitated child sexual abuse, and considerations for clinicians

Susan McLean, a cyber safety expert, discusses the recognisable online sexual abuse signs and symptoms in young patients, and specific features of online grooming.

Expert/s: Susan McLean

Public health

Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble

Clinical Articles

Cow’s milk vs formula – recommendations have changed

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies. The latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and current Australian advice is no exception...

Expert/s: Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull, Dr Nina Jane Chad

Public health

A/Prof Mark Green

Podcasts

BPA & obesity

In the latest episode of The Clinical Takeaway, hear about recent developments regarding the effects of BPA plastics and health risks...

Expert/s: A/Prof Mark Green

Public health

Clinical Articles

More prescribing powers for nurse practitioners?

GP survey reveals strong views and important nuances...

Expert/s: Healthed

Emergency medicine, Public health

A/Prof Hannah Wechkunanukul

Clinical Articles

Migrants delay care for heart attacks

Why do so many migrants wait so long to seek help or go to hospital after chest pain - and what can we do about it?

Expert/s: A/Prof Hannah Wechkunanukul

Psychiatry, Public health

Clinical Articles

Anxiety drug pregabalin linked to rising number of deaths – here’s what you should know

There has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin...

Expert/s: Ian Hamilton, Prof Harry Sumnall

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