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Public health

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Will Medicare changes offset ‘GP crisis’?

Will the recently announced Medicare changes really make graduates more likely to choose general practice?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

‘Stay safe’ – Vale Mary-Louise McLaws, a champion for the power of clear science communication

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO became the go-to expert for many journalists across the media spectrum.

By Dr Jocelyne Basseal, Dr Sharon Salmon, Sophie Scott

Diet and nutrition, Women's health

Clinical Articles

1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

By Prof Jenny Doust, Prof Paul Glasziou

Public health

Clinical Articles

Sarcopenia is a silent disease

ometimes it’s obvious. You might notice sarcopenia in an elderly patient who is clearly frail.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana, Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

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

Articles

Will Medicare changes offset ‘GP crisis’?

Will the recently announced Medicare changes really make graduates more likely to choose general practice?

‘Stay safe’ – Vale Mary-Louise McLaws, a champion for the power of clear science communication

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO became the go-to expert for many journalists across the media spectrum.

1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

Sarcopenia is a silent disease

ometimes it’s obvious. You might notice sarcopenia in an elderly patient who is clearly frail.

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.

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Will the recently announced Medicare changes really make graduates more likely to choose general practice?

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO became the go-to expert for many journalists across the media spectrum.

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

ometimes it’s obvious. You might notice sarcopenia in an elderly patient who is clearly frail.

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.

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