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Lynnette Hoffman
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Why are so many Aussies on antidepressants for so long?

As new deprescribing guidelines are released, experts say it’s time to consider whether fears of stopping antidepressants are justified...

By Lynnette Hoffman, Sophia Auld
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Sophia Auld
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Breast density demystified

RANZCR has argued that women should be notified of their breast density, but with no guidelines in place, what can GPs do?

By Sophia Auld
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Prof Bruce Campbell
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Stroke prevention: Your questions answered

Neurologist answers GPs questions about BP & lipid targets, medications and more….

By Prof Bruce Campbell
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John Worthington
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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
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Lakshini Mendis-David
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Complementary therapies for lipid management

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

By Lakshini Mendis-David
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Dr Jennifer McCann
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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
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Lynnette Hoffman
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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
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Lynnette Hoffman
  • 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
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Dr Alison Poulton
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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
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Prof Janet Boseovski
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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
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Sophia Auld
  • 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
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Lynnette Hoffman
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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

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