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Lynnette Hoffman

More than a third of older GPs bringing forward retirement plans thanks to CPD, survey suggests—but Medical Board claims otherwise…

Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Over 12% of Australian women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, a lifelong multisystem disease that affects fertility...

William Gardner

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally...

Dr Christopher Rudge

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has announced it will expand its “crackdown” on the cosmetic surgery industry. As the agency responsible for registering, accrediting and disciplining health practitioners, AHPRA is well placed to reshape conduct in what sociologists once called the appearance industry.

Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

New PCOS diagnostic criteria includes AMH levels as an alternative to ultrasound in adults…

Dr Ashleigh Hamilton

Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is a growing problem. The study found there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally in the last three decades.

Dr Suresh V. Kuchipudi

The latest variant, or sublineage, of SARS-CoV-2 to emerge on the scene, BA.2.86, has public health experts on alert as...

Fady Shanouda

The headlines squeal with delight: Latest wonder drug will “cure” obesity.

Dr Thorlene Egerton

Four key reasons for spin in research articles—and how to spot the signs

Lynnette Hoffman

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal petitions Vic parliament, calls out premier's payroll tax on health

Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

When are just-in-case antibiotics justified, who’s most at risk (it may surprise you) and what you can recommend beyond basic hygiene advice…

Dr Hazel Keedle