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Infectious diseases

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Tapeworm in bacon-lover’s brain presents as migraine

A middle-aged man from Florida with a history of migraines saw his GP. After the CT scan, something alarming was revealed: his brain was infested with tapeworm cysts...

By John Worthington

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Complementary therapies for lipid management

Cardiologist explains the evidence and application of three key 'nutraceuticals'...

By Lakshini Mendis-David

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate answer for this condition?

A 77-year-old presents with pigmented macules on the lower legs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

By Dr Philip Tong

Paediatrics

Clinical Articles

Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money

Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over a third of Australian toddlers drink it. Parents spend hundreds of millions of dollars on it globally...

By Dr Jennifer McCann, Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull

Career

Clinical Articles

GPs retiring earlier, thanks to CPD changes

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Neurology, Public health

Clinical Articles

Brain health knowledge is low, but motivation is high

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

The Vyvanse shortages – What do we do?

Many Australians with ADHD who take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are facing a medication crisis. The drug has been in short supply in Australia for the past few months...

By Dr Alison Poulton

Diet and nutrition, Mental health

Clinical Articles

Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters

Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals...

By Prof Janet Boseovski, Dr Ashleigh Gallagher

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Women with PCOS have 8X risk of suicide attempts

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety are all more prevalent – yet many are going undiagnosed…

By Sophia Auld

Policy

Clinical Articles

Concerns over proposed ‘permanent record’ for sexual boundary violations

As health ministers consider proposed reforms that would see a health professional’s entire regulatory history published indefinitely on a national register should a tribunal find them guilty of sexual misconduct or sexual boundary violations, we asked GPs for their thoughts.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this annular, scaly plaque?

A 32-year-old man presents with an 18-month history of an erythematous, annular and scaly plaque

By Dr Philip Tong

Genetics

Clinical Articles

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

Tapeworm in bacon-lover’s brain presents as migraine

A middle-aged man from Florida with a history of migraines saw his GP. After the CT scan, something alarming was revealed: his brain was infested with tapeworm cysts...

Complementary therapies for lipid management

Cardiologist explains the evidence and application of three key 'nutraceuticals'...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate answer for this condition?

A 77-year-old presents with pigmented macules on the lower legs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money

Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over a third of Australian toddlers drink it. Parents spend hundreds of millions of dollars on it globally...

GPs retiring earlier, thanks to CPD changes

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

Brain health knowledge is low, but motivation is high

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

The Vyvanse shortages – What do we do?

Many Australians with ADHD who take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are facing a medication crisis. The drug has been in short supply in Australia for the past few months...

Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters

Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals...

Women with PCOS have 8X risk of suicide attempts

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety are all more prevalent – yet many are going undiagnosed…

Concerns over proposed ‘permanent record’ for sexual boundary violations

As health ministers consider proposed reforms that would see a health professional’s entire regulatory history published indefinitely on a national register should a tribunal find them guilty of sexual misconduct or sexual boundary violations, we asked GPs for their thoughts.

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this annular, scaly plaque?

A 32-year-old man presents with an 18-month history of an erythematous, annular and scaly plaque

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

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A middle-aged man from Florida with a history of migraines saw his GP. After the CT scan, something alarming was revealed: his brain was infested with tapeworm cysts...

Cardiologist explains the evidence and application of three key 'nutraceuticals'...

A 77-year-old presents with pigmented macules on the lower legs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over a third of Australian toddlers drink it. Parents spend hundreds of millions of dollars on it globally...

Dr Joe Di Stefano retired from his regional Victoria practice in December 2023, after 50 years as a doctor, but still a couple of years earlier than planned - and he's not alone.

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

Many Australians with ADHD who take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are facing a medication crisis. The drug has been in short supply in Australia for the past few months...

Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals...

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety are all more prevalent – yet many are going undiagnosed…

As health ministers consider proposed reforms that would see a health professional’s entire regulatory history published indefinitely on a national register should a tribunal find them guilty of sexual misconduct or sexual boundary violations, we asked GPs for their thoughts.

A 32-year-old man presents with an 18-month history of an erythematous, annular and scaly plaque

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

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