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Women are less likely to receive CPR than men

Recent research shows bystanders are less likely to intervene to perform CPR when that person is a woman.

By Jessica Stokes-Parish, Dr Rebecca A. Szabo

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Testosterone for menopause – what’s the evidence?

Expert explains what it can and can’t do, and what you can responsibly tell your patients…

By Fiona Clark

Policy

Clinical Articles

GPs support more health professionals referring, IF…

The RACGP is adamantly opposed but national poll shows GPs at the coalface see a more nuanced picture…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Rheumatology

Clinical Articles

Osteoporosis update: key changes

What recently updated guidelines and changes to the PBS-listing for an important osteoanabolic agent mean for patients and GPs...

By Sophia Auld

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for these dystrophic thumbnails?

A 60-year-old male patient presents with longstanding dystrophic thumbnails in both hands

By Dr Philip Tong

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this solitary plaque on the leg

A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

By Dr Philip Tong

Public health

Clinical Articles

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

By Professor Anne Kavanagh, Professor Nancy Baxter

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

Clinical Articles

ECG Quiz | 82-year-old female patient presents with palpitation and dizziness

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Telehealth company markets ‘useless’ menopause blood test

Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS. 

By Sophia Auld

Diagnostics

Clinical Articles

Path companies make millions from repeat tests

Perverse incentives drive pathology test inefficiencies…no wonder they’re resisting change

By Lynnette Hoffman

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

Policy

Clinical Articles

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

By Prof Stephen Duckett

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Women are less likely to receive CPR than men

Recent research shows bystanders are less likely to intervene to perform CPR when that person is a woman.

Testosterone for menopause – what’s the evidence?

Expert explains what it can and can’t do, and what you can responsibly tell your patients…

GPs support more health professionals referring, IF…

The RACGP is adamantly opposed but national poll shows GPs at the coalface see a more nuanced picture…

Osteoporosis update: key changes

What recently updated guidelines and changes to the PBS-listing for an important osteoanabolic agent mean for patients and GPs...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for these dystrophic thumbnails?

A 60-year-old male patient presents with longstanding dystrophic thumbnails in both hands

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this solitary plaque on the leg

A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

ECG Quiz | 82-year-old female patient presents with palpitation and dizziness

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

Telehealth company markets ‘useless’ menopause blood test

Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS.

Path companies make millions from repeat tests

Perverse incentives drive pathology test inefficiencies…no wonder they’re resisting change

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

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

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Recent research shows bystanders are less likely to intervene to perform CPR when that person is a woman.

Expert explains what it can and can’t do, and what you can responsibly tell your patients…

The RACGP is adamantly opposed but national poll shows GPs at the coalface see a more nuanced picture…

What recently updated guidelines and changes to the PBS-listing for an important osteoanabolic agent mean for patients and GPs...

A 60-year-old male patient presents with longstanding dystrophic thumbnails in both hands

A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS.

Perverse incentives drive pathology test inefficiencies…no wonder they’re resisting change

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

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

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Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS. 