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Lifestyle, Public health

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Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows

The recurrent nature of low back pain is a major contributor to the enormous burden low back pain places on individuals and the health-care system. Here's how walking can prevent the burden...

By Dr Tash Pocovi, A/Prof Petra Graham, Prof Mark Hancock, Prof Simon French, Prof Christine Lin

Public health

Clinical Articles

Chemicals, forever: how do you fix a problem like PFAS?

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

By Sarah Wilson, Rachael Wakefield-Rann

Women's health

Clinical Articles

New vaginal atrophy treatment is here

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year, and is now available in Australia. Here's what you need to know...

By Sophia Auld

Diabetes and metabolism, Policy

Clinical Articles

GLP-1 restrictions will make care trickier, but GPs supportive

Healthed survey finds that while many expect negative impact, they support changes...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Women's health

Clinical Articles

MHT after myocardial infarction – safer than previously thought

The British Menopause Society recently issued guidance that women don't necessarily need to stop MHT after a heart attack, but experts say prudence and clinical judgement still required...

By Fiona Clark

Sexual health

Clinical Articles

STI testing and management advice has changed. Here’s what you need to know

Over the past three years, cases of gonorrhoea have risen by 45% and chlamydia by 24%. Infectious syphilis cases have climbed steadily with 24.3 notifications per 100,000 population in 2022

By Daniela Thompson

Public health

Clinical Articles

Australia’s water supply has a ‘forever chemical’ problem

The contaminants found in our drinking water are the same ones United States authorities warn can cause cancer over a long period of time, with reports warning there is “no safe level of exposure”.

By Ian A. Wright

Policy

Clinical Articles

Should the English language standard be eased for IMG entry?

Kruk review says yes, GPs say no. In fact, 92% of IMGs are opposed…

By Healthed

Mental health, Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

Perinatal depression and anxiety practice points

Early detection, medication advice, atypical red flags and more...

By Sophia Auld

Women's health

Clinical Articles

‘CALD’ women less likely to get cervical screening

Language barriers and cultural taboos need to be addressed, especially with self-collection...

By Sophia Auld

Pharmacology, Policy

Clinical Articles

Pharmacy Guild gets what it wants…yet again

The Albanese government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have this week signed the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will come into effect on July 1.

By A/Prof Lesley Russell

Career, Public health

Clinical Articles

Cautionary tales: Oral retinoids, contraception & the quirks of spoken English

Why effective communication starts with understanding your patients' perspective...

By Dr Kathryn Robertson

Articles

Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows

The recurrent nature of low back pain is a major contributor to the enormous burden low back pain places on individuals and the health-care system. Here's how walking can prevent the burden...

Chemicals, forever: how do you fix a problem like PFAS?

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

New vaginal atrophy treatment is here

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year, and is now available in Australia. Here's what you need to know...

GLP-1 restrictions will make care trickier, but GPs supportive

Healthed survey finds that while many expect negative impact, they support changes...

MHT after myocardial infarction – safer than previously thought

The British Menopause Society recently issued guidance that women don't necessarily need to stop MHT after a heart attack, but experts say prudence and clinical judgement still required...

STI testing and management advice has changed. Here’s what you need to know

Over the past three years, cases of gonorrhoea have risen by 45% and chlamydia by 24%. Infectious syphilis cases have climbed steadily with 24.3 notifications per 100,000 population in 2022

Australia’s water supply has a ‘forever chemical’ problem

The contaminants found in our drinking water are the same ones United States authorities warn can cause cancer over a long period of time, with reports warning there is “no safe level of exposure”.

Should the English language standard be eased for IMG entry?

Kruk review says yes, GPs say no. In fact, 92% of IMGs are opposed…

Perinatal depression and anxiety practice points

Early detection, medication advice, atypical red flags and more...

‘CALD’ women less likely to get cervical screening

Language barriers and cultural taboos need to be addressed, especially with self-collection...

Pharmacy Guild gets what it wants…yet again

The Albanese government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have this week signed the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will come into effect on July 1.

Cautionary tales: Oral retinoids, contraception & the quirks of spoken English

Why effective communication starts with understanding your patients' perspective...

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The recurrent nature of low back pain is a major contributor to the enormous burden low back pain places on individuals and the health-care system. Here's how walking can prevent the burden...

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year, and is now available in Australia. Here's what you need to know...

Healthed survey finds that while many expect negative impact, they support changes...

The British Menopause Society recently issued guidance that women don't necessarily need to stop MHT after a heart attack, but experts say prudence and clinical judgement still required...

Over the past three years, cases of gonorrhoea have risen by 45% and chlamydia by 24%. Infectious syphilis cases have climbed steadily with 24.3 notifications per 100,000 population in 2022

The contaminants found in our drinking water are the same ones United States authorities warn can cause cancer over a long period of time, with reports warning there is “no safe level of exposure”.

Kruk review says yes, GPs say no. In fact, 92% of IMGs are opposed…

Early detection, medication advice, atypical red flags and more...

Language barriers and cultural taboos need to be addressed, especially with self-collection...

The Albanese government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have this week signed the eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement, which will come into effect on July 1.

Why effective communication starts with understanding your patients' perspective...

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