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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

Clinical Articles

Psychiatry

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

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Stroke prevention: Your questions answered

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

By Prof Bruce Campbell

Clinical Articles

Neurology

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

Clinical Articles

Infectious diseases

Complementary therapies for lipid management

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

By Lakshini Mendis-David

Clinical Articles

Cardiology

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

Clinical Articles

Paediatrics

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

Clinical Articles

Career

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

Clinical Articles

Neurology, Public health

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

Clinical Articles

Psychiatry

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

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition, Mental health

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

Clinical Articles

Women's health

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

Clinical Articles

Policy

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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...

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?

Stroke prevention: Your questions answered

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

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'...

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.

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

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

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

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'...

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.

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