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Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

Managing obesity in women

For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

By Ben Falkenmire

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

Travel medicine

With many Australians taking advantage of open borders this summer holiday, Dr Deb Mills, Travel Medicine Expert, helps unpack some information on travel vaccinations, and also provides an update on rabies, and the precautions vacationers should take to minimise their risk

By Dr Deb Mills

Infectious diseases, Sexual health

Clinical Articles

When to prescribe PrEP for HIV protection

Overseas-born men who have sex with men are still at higher risk of HIV—how and when to prescribe PrEP to reduce risk

By Ben Falkenmire

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Myasthenia gravis is on the rise, here’s what to look out for

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

By Fiona Clark

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Pelvic pain in teen girls: treat earlier

You don’t need to wait for a laparoscopy to treat pelvic pain in teen girls. Around one in five girls has severe dysmenorrhea, and around half of those girls will be diagnosed with endometriosis at some stage of their life.

By Ben Falkenmire

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Mild Cognitive Impairment often unrelated to dementia

60% of people with MCI will either stay the same or get better

By Fiona Clark

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life

Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.

By Prof Robin Daly, A/Prof David Scott

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Cosmeceuticals: Separating hype from reality

Botox and fillers are trending out, skin tightening procedures are in…

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

When you can’t sleep, try this

Insomnia is common in GPs, but these strategies can help

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Migraine tips and traps

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

By Fiona Clark

Mental health

Clinical Articles

What we get wrong about self-esteem: It’s built through actions, not words

Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether we think we belong, whether we like ourselves.

By Dr Simon Sherry

Clinical Articles

Glue ear: there’s a better alternative to grommet surgery

Glitches in our evolutionary development mean that 80% of four-year-olds get glue ear, a temporary loss of hearing. Many have costly and unnecessary surgery despite there being excellent non-surgical alternatives.

By Prof Mark Maslin, João Lino

Articles

Managing obesity in women

For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

Travel medicine

With many Australians taking advantage of open borders this summer holiday, Dr Deb Mills, Travel Medicine Expert, helps unpack some information on travel vaccinations, and also provides an update on rabies, and the precautions vacationers should take to minimise their risk

When to prescribe PrEP for HIV protection

Overseas-born men who have sex with men are still at higher risk of HIV—how and when to prescribe PrEP to reduce risk

Myasthenia gravis is on the rise, here’s what to look out for

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

Pelvic pain in teen girls: treat earlier

You don’t need to wait for a laparoscopy to treat pelvic pain in teen girls. Around one in five girls has severe dysmenorrhea, and around half of those girls will be diagnosed with endometriosis at some stage of their life.

Mild Cognitive Impairment often unrelated to dementia

60% of people with MCI will either stay the same or get better

Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life

Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.

Cosmeceuticals: Separating hype from reality

Botox and fillers are trending out, skin tightening procedures are in…

When you can’t sleep, try this

Insomnia is common in GPs, but these strategies can help

Migraine tips and traps

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

What we get wrong about self-esteem: It’s built through actions, not words

Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether we think we belong, whether we like ourselves.

Glue ear: there’s a better alternative to grommet surgery

Glitches in our evolutionary development mean that 80% of four-year-olds get glue ear, a temporary loss of hearing. Many have costly and unnecessary surgery despite there being excellent non-surgical alternatives.

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For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

With many Australians taking advantage of open borders this summer holiday, Dr Deb Mills, Travel Medicine Expert, helps unpack some information on travel vaccinations, and also provides an update on rabies, and the precautions vacationers should take to minimise their risk

Overseas-born men who have sex with men are still at higher risk of HIV—how and when to prescribe PrEP to reduce risk

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

You don’t need to wait for a laparoscopy to treat pelvic pain in teen girls. Around one in five girls has severe dysmenorrhea, and around half of those girls will be diagnosed with endometriosis at some stage of their life.

60% of people with MCI will either stay the same or get better

Sarcopenia is the progressive and accelerated loss of muscle mass and strength as we age.

Botox and fillers are trending out, skin tightening procedures are in…

Insomnia is common in GPs, but these strategies can help

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether we think we belong, whether we like ourselves.

Glitches in our evolutionary development mean that 80% of four-year-olds get glue ear, a temporary loss of hearing. Many have costly and unnecessary surgery despite there being excellent non-surgical alternatives.

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