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Public health

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Vaping restrictions to make things worse?

Will the impending vaping policy changes make the black market stronger and riskier? We unpack the arguments.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

Scientific fraud is rising, and automated systems won’t stop it. We need research detectives

Fraud in science is alarmingly common...

By Dr Adrian Barnett

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

By Dr Danielle Wilhour

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

The WHO has declared Eris a ‘variant of interest’. How is it different from other Omicron variants?

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a “variant under monitoring” on July 19 after a surge in COVID

Public health

Clinical Articles

Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here’s what you need to know

There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.

By Healthed

Geriatric medicine

Clinical Articles

Topical NSAIDs come out on top for osteoarthritis, but guidelines lag

Topical NSAIDs come out on top for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain, but not all guidelines reflect the evidence

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Semaglutide cuts CV risk in overweight with no T2D

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20% over five years in people with established CVD who do not have diabetes

By Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

Survey: 59% of GPs seeing antibiotic shortages

Unprecedented medication supply issues that began in the pandemic continue, with antibiotic shortages impacting well over half of GPs and their patients.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

By Nathan Cheetham

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Is it burnout?

Feeling overwhelmed? At the end of your tether? Considering quitting? Could be burnout

By Fiona Clark

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Progesterone for threatened miscarriage and preterm birth

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Vaccination

Clinical Articles

Three RSV vaccines coming

What we know about the RSV vaccines so far...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

Vaping restrictions to make things worse?

Will the impending vaping policy changes make the black market stronger and riskier? We unpack the arguments.

Scientific fraud is rising, and automated systems won’t stop it. We need research detectives

Fraud in science is alarmingly common...

Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

The WHO has declared Eris a ‘variant of interest’. How is it different from other Omicron variants?

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a “variant under monitoring” on July 19 after a surge in COVID

Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here’s what you need to know

There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.

Topical NSAIDs come out on top for osteoarthritis, but guidelines lag

Topical NSAIDs come out on top for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain, but not all guidelines reflect the evidence

Semaglutide cuts CV risk in overweight with no T2D

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20% over five years in people with established CVD who do not have diabetes

Survey: 59% of GPs seeing antibiotic shortages

Unprecedented medication supply issues that began in the pandemic continue, with antibiotic shortages impacting well over half of GPs and their patients.

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

Is it burnout?

Feeling overwhelmed? At the end of your tether? Considering quitting? Could be burnout

Progesterone for threatened miscarriage and preterm birth

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

Three RSV vaccines coming

What we know about the RSV vaccines so far...

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Will the impending vaping policy changes make the black market stronger and riskier? We unpack the arguments.

Fraud in science is alarmingly common...

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a “variant under monitoring” on July 19 after a surge in COVID

There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.

Topical NSAIDs come out on top for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain, but not all guidelines reflect the evidence

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg) reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20% over five years in people with established CVD who do not have diabetes

Unprecedented medication supply issues that began in the pandemic continue, with antibiotic shortages impacting well over half of GPs and their patients.

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

Feeling overwhelmed? At the end of your tether? Considering quitting? Could be burnout

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

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