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Genetics

Clinical Articles

Eggs from men, sperm from women: how stem cell science may change how we reproduce

It may soon be possible to coax human skin cells into becoming functional eggs and sperm using a technique known as “in vitro gametogenesis”.

By Julian Koplin, A/Prof Neera Bhatia

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

Preventing DKA in kids – tips to make a timely type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children are on the rise in Australia, sometimes with tragic consequences, says paediatric endocrinologist A/Prof Gary Leong—and empirical evidence supports this observation.

By Sophia Auld

Career, Policy

Clinical Articles

What do GPs want from the College in 2024?

We asked GPs what they think should be the College’s highest priority for 2024. More than 1000 GPs submitted written responses...

By Healthed

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

We think we have found a cause of pregnancy sickness, and it may lead to a treatment

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

By Sam Lockhart, Prof Stephen O'Rahilly

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery

High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions – the mildest form of traumatic brain injury...

By Hilary A. Diefenbach

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What’s this rapidly growing nodule?

How's your dermatology knowledge? Healthed is collaborating with experienced dermatologist Dr Philip Tong to provide regular examples of common skin presentations, so you can test your diagnostic skills.

By Dr Philip Tong

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Hot flushes and night sweats: non-hormonal pharmacological options

We look at the evidence for pharmaceutical agents beyond MHT...

By Fiona Clark

Public health

Clinical Articles

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

By Prof Michael Golding

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

Insomnia assessment and management podcast series

As insomnia and sleep disorders become more common, delve into our podcast series that highlights the recommendations to help treat patients with this condition.

By Healthed

Oncology, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Cervical cancer screening podcast series

Prof Deborah Bateson, Sexual Health Physician, and Dr Rebecca South, Women's Health GP, answer a series of questions on the topic of cervical cancer screening. These questions were compiled by GPs and health professionals across Australia.

By Healthed

Haematology, Neurology, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Top podcasts of 2023

We’ve compiled all the popular podcasts your colleagues have been listening to in 2023.

By Healthed

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Early dementia red flags

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things.

By Daniella Vellone

Articles

Eggs from men, sperm from women: how stem cell science may change how we reproduce

It may soon be possible to coax human skin cells into becoming functional eggs and sperm using a technique known as “in vitro gametogenesis”.

Preventing DKA in kids – tips to make a timely type 1 diabetes diagnosis

Cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children are on the rise in Australia, sometimes with tragic consequences, says paediatric endocrinologist A/Prof Gary Leong—and empirical evidence supports this observation.

What do GPs want from the College in 2024?

We asked GPs what they think should be the College’s highest priority for 2024. More than 1000 GPs submitted written responses...

We think we have found a cause of pregnancy sickness, and it may lead to a treatment

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery

High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions – the mildest form of traumatic brain injury...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What’s this rapidly growing nodule?

How's your dermatology knowledge? Healthed is collaborating with experienced dermatologist Dr Philip Tong to provide regular examples of common skin presentations, so you can test your diagnostic skills.

Hot flushes and night sweats: non-hormonal pharmacological options

We look at the evidence for pharmaceutical agents beyond MHT...

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

Insomnia assessment and management podcast series

As insomnia and sleep disorders become more common, delve into our podcast series that highlights the recommendations to help treat patients with this condition.

Cervical cancer screening podcast series

Prof Deborah Bateson, Sexual Health Physician, and Dr Rebecca South, Women's Health GP, answer a series of questions on the topic of cervical cancer screening. These questions were compiled by GPs and health professionals across Australia.

Top podcasts of 2023

We’ve compiled all the popular podcasts your colleagues have been listening to in 2023.

Early dementia red flags

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things.

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It may soon be possible to coax human skin cells into becoming functional eggs and sperm using a technique known as “in vitro gametogenesis”.

Cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children are on the rise in Australia, sometimes with tragic consequences, says paediatric endocrinologist A/Prof Gary Leong—and empirical evidence supports this observation.

We asked GPs what they think should be the College’s highest priority for 2024. More than 1000 GPs submitted written responses...

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions – the mildest form of traumatic brain injury...

How's your dermatology knowledge? Healthed is collaborating with experienced dermatologist Dr Philip Tong to provide regular examples of common skin presentations, so you can test your diagnostic skills.

We look at the evidence for pharmaceutical agents beyond MHT...

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

As insomnia and sleep disorders become more common, delve into our podcast series that highlights the recommendations to help treat patients with this condition.

Prof Deborah Bateson, Sexual Health Physician, and Dr Rebecca South, Women's Health GP, answer a series of questions on the topic of cervical cancer screening. These questions were compiled by GPs and health professionals across Australia.

We’ve compiled all the popular podcasts your colleagues have been listening to in 2023.

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things.

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