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Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

Routine screenings could prevent vision loss for diabetes patients

1 in 3 people with diabetes develop retinopathy, but up to half aren’t getting screened

By Ben Falkenmire

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers

Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition.

By Clarice Tang, Karen Liu

Women's health

Clinical Articles

How successful is egg freezing?

More women than ever are freezing eggs, but many are leaving the decision too late

By Lynnette Hoffman

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

How to treat scars at home – and hopefully make them disappear

Maybe you’ve had a skin cancer removed from your face or body. Perhaps you had an injury or accident and needed stitches.

By A/Prof Michael Freeman

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

What are you prescribing for atrial fibrillation?

Despite widespread uptake, DOACs are still underutilised and atrial fibrillation is still undertreated in Australia

By Healthed

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Trouble in China: Might Omicron become Omega?

A massive surge in Omicron infections in China likely means new subvariants—and potentially worse.

By Prof Robert Booy, Dr Gary Grohmann

Public health

Clinical Articles

‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water

The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning in Australia. Sadly, between December 1 and January 9, 35 people died due to drowning.

By Amy Peden, Prof Rob Brander

Mental health

Clinical Articles

3 super practical depression management tips

Can your patient remember what they just read? How cognitive tasks can inform antidepressant dosage

By Ben Falkenmire

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

Travel medicine

With many Australians taking advantage of open borders this summer holiday, Dr Deb Mills, Travel Medicine Expert, helps unpack some information on travel vaccinations, and also provides an update on rabies, and the precautions vacationers should take to minimise their risk

By Dr Deb Mills

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

GP workloads up, mental wellbeing down, despite pandemic easing off

After the 3rd year of the pandemic, most GPs feel burned out. Here are some practical tips to get your mojo back.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

COVID: what we know about new omicron variant BF.7

Since the COVID variant omicron emerged in late 2021, it has rapidly evolved into multiple subvariants. One subvariant, BF.7, has recently been identified as the main variant spreading in Beijing, and is contributing to a wider surge of COVID infections in China.

By Dr Manal Mohammed

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

TAVI now an option for many more aortic stenosis patients

Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Articles

Routine screenings could prevent vision loss for diabetes patients

1 in 3 people with diabetes develop retinopathy, but up to half aren’t getting screened

How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers

Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition.

How successful is egg freezing?

More women than ever are freezing eggs, but many are leaving the decision too late

How to treat scars at home – and hopefully make them disappear

Maybe you’ve had a skin cancer removed from your face or body. Perhaps you had an injury or accident and needed stitches.

What are you prescribing for atrial fibrillation?

Despite widespread uptake, DOACs are still underutilised and atrial fibrillation is still undertreated in Australia

Trouble in China: Might Omicron become Omega?

A massive surge in Omicron infections in China likely means new subvariants—and potentially worse.

‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water

The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning in Australia. Sadly, between December 1 and January 9, 35 people died due to drowning.

3 super practical depression management tips

Can your patient remember what they just read? How cognitive tasks can inform antidepressant dosage

Travel medicine

With many Australians taking advantage of open borders this summer holiday, Dr Deb Mills, Travel Medicine Expert, helps unpack some information on travel vaccinations, and also provides an update on rabies, and the precautions vacationers should take to minimise their risk

GP workloads up, mental wellbeing down, despite pandemic easing off

After the 3rd year of the pandemic, most GPs feel burned out. Here are some practical tips to get your mojo back.

COVID: what we know about new omicron variant BF.7

Since the COVID variant omicron emerged in late 2021, it has rapidly evolved into multiple subvariants. One subvariant, BF.7, has recently been identified as the main variant spreading in Beijing, and is contributing to a wider surge of COVID infections in China.

TAVI now an option for many more aortic stenosis patients

Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

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1 in 3 people with diabetes develop retinopathy, but up to half aren’t getting screened

Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition.

More women than ever are freezing eggs, but many are leaving the decision too late

Maybe you’ve had a skin cancer removed from your face or body. Perhaps you had an injury or accident and needed stitches.

Despite widespread uptake, DOACs are still underutilised and atrial fibrillation is still undertreated in Australia

A massive surge in Omicron infections in China likely means new subvariants—and potentially worse.

The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning in Australia. Sadly, between December 1 and January 9, 35 people died due to drowning.

Can your patient remember what they just read? How cognitive tasks can inform antidepressant dosage

With many Australians taking advantage of open borders this summer holiday, Dr Deb Mills, Travel Medicine Expert, helps unpack some information on travel vaccinations, and also provides an update on rabies, and the precautions vacationers should take to minimise their risk

After the 3rd year of the pandemic, most GPs feel burned out. Here are some practical tips to get your mojo back.

Since the COVID variant omicron emerged in late 2021, it has rapidly evolved into multiple subvariants. One subvariant, BF.7, has recently been identified as the main variant spreading in Beijing, and is contributing to a wider surge of COVID infections in China.

Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

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