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ICS for COPD – Understanding the risks and benefits

Triple therapy for COPD has very different risk/benefits compared to asthma.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Clinical Articles

Respiratory and sleep

Nobel Prize awarded to mRNA vaccine pioneers

The story behind the discovery that made COVID-19 mNRA vaccines possible…

By Healthed

Clinical Articles

Public health

Nitazenes: synthetic opioids more deadly than fentanyl are starting to turn up in overdose cases

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is well known for the many lives it has claimed – mainly in the US, but elsewhere too. Now, a less well-known class of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is starting to crop up in overdose cases, on both sides of the Atlantic.

By Prof Colin Davidson

Clinical Articles

Public health

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

Clinical Articles

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it’s not a useful developmental milestone

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby’s firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with charts listing “normal” age ranges for each achievement to occur.

By Dr Mark Geil

Clinical Articles

Public health

Managing sub-acute abdominal pain in kids

Functional abdominal pain is common in primary school kids, and although it usually passes with time and reassurance, it is very real pain.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition

Lipid risks in women higher than expected

Experts in Europe say assessment tools are underestimating risk—how does Australia’s calculator stack up.

By Fiona Clark

Clinical Articles

Cardiology

The ‘weird’ male Y chromosome has finally been fully sequenced. Can we now understand how it works, and how it evolved?

The Y chromosome is a never-ending source of fascination (particularly to men) because it bears genes that determine maleness and make sperm. It’s also small and seriously weird; it carries few genes and is full of junk DNA that makes it horrendous to sequence.

By Prof Jenny Graves

Clinical Articles

Genetics

NSW pharmacists can now resupply OCPs

What guard rails are in place to keep women safe

By Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Clinical Articles

Neurology

Zero alcohol doesn’t mean zero risk – How marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers

The availability and sales of “zero-alcohol” products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavour, appearance and packaging of alcoholic drinks.

By Dr Shalini Arunogiri, Anthony Hew

Clinical Articles

Public health

Ozempic drought continues

Worldwide shortages cause to TGA put the brakes on prescribing

By Healthed

Clinical Articles

Diabetes and metabolism

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ICS for COPD – Understanding the risks and benefits

Triple therapy for COPD has very different risk/benefits compared to asthma.

Nobel Prize awarded to mRNA vaccine pioneers

The story behind the discovery that made COVID-19 mNRA vaccines possible…

Nitazenes: synthetic opioids more deadly than fentanyl are starting to turn up in overdose cases

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is well known for the many lives it has claimed – mainly in the US, but elsewhere too. Now, a less well-known class of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is starting to crop up in overdose cases, on both sides of the Atlantic.

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.

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it’s not a useful developmental milestone

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby’s firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with charts listing “normal” age ranges for each achievement to occur.

Managing sub-acute abdominal pain in kids

Functional abdominal pain is common in primary school kids, and although it usually passes with time and reassurance, it is very real pain.

Lipid risks in women higher than expected

Experts in Europe say assessment tools are underestimating risk—how does Australia’s calculator stack up.

The ‘weird’ male Y chromosome has finally been fully sequenced. Can we now understand how it works, and how it evolved?

The Y chromosome is a never-ending source of fascination (particularly to men) because it bears genes that determine maleness and make sperm. It’s also small and seriously weird; it carries few genes and is full of junk DNA that makes it horrendous to sequence.

NSW pharmacists can now resupply OCPs

What guard rails are in place to keep women safe

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Zero alcohol doesn’t mean zero risk – How marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers

The availability and sales of “zero-alcohol” products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavour, appearance and packaging of alcoholic drinks.

Ozempic drought continues

Worldwide shortages cause to TGA put the brakes on prescribing

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Triple therapy for COPD has very different risk/benefits compared to asthma.

The story behind the discovery that made COVID-19 mNRA vaccines possible…

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is well known for the many lives it has claimed – mainly in the US, but elsewhere too. Now, a less well-known class of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is starting to crop up in overdose cases, on both sides of the Atlantic.

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.

Infant milestones can be a source both of pride and anxiety for a new parent. Baby’s firsts – first tooth, first steps, first word – are moments of joy that many parents immediately compare with charts listing “normal” age ranges for each achievement to occur.

Functional abdominal pain is common in primary school kids, and although it usually passes with time and reassurance, it is very real pain.

Experts in Europe say assessment tools are underestimating risk—how does Australia’s calculator stack up.

The Y chromosome is a never-ending source of fascination (particularly to men) because it bears genes that determine maleness and make sperm. It’s also small and seriously weird; it carries few genes and is full of junk DNA that makes it horrendous to sequence.

What guard rails are in place to keep women safe

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

The availability and sales of “zero-alcohol” products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavour, appearance and packaging of alcoholic drinks.

Worldwide shortages cause to TGA put the brakes on prescribing

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