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A/Prof Ken Sikaris
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So you think you understand pregnancy tests?

Less than 40 years ago pregnancy was typically diagnosed by history and examination alone. While clinical skills always remain useful, there have been major advances in pregnancy testing that have been both clinically and medicolegally important. Like all diagnostic testing, pregnancy tests are not infallible, and it is very helpful for clinicians to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

By A/Prof Ken Sikaris
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Kassia Beetham
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Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There’s a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It’s normal for this to lead to an increased level of anxiety. As a result, some women believe it’s safer to avoid any risks in pregnancy, no matter how small. Vigorous exercise may be considered one of these risks. But we’ve recently reviewed the research and found vigorous exercise is safe during pregnancy, including in the third trimester. And not only is it safe; it’s healthy, too.

By Kassia Beetham
Managing young people with ADHD – from personal experience
Samantha Kitchen
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Managing young people with ADHD – from personal experience

The usual medical focus in articles about ADHD is on how to support the family that is coping with a child with ADHD. Another common focus is about the misdiagnosis of ADHD, and how medication is overprescribed. This article is different. I want to emphasise, from personal experience, the importance of empowering the child or young adult who has ADHD. I also appreciate the chance to explain to others how it feels to have ADHD so they understand the difficulties people like me have.

By Samantha Kitchen
Medical termination not an option in the country
Prof Jane Tomnay
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Medical termination not an option in the country

Around one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographics: some are mothers already, while others are child-free; some are partnered, others are single. Abortion was removed from the New South Wales Crimes Act in October and is now legal in all Australian states and territories, under certain circumstances. However, many women have difficulties accessing these services, especially in rural and regional areas. This needs to change.

By Prof Jane Tomnay, Dr Catherine Orr
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Bell palsy – who is most likely to do well?

It’s all very well to tell a patient with Bell palsy – they haven’t had a stroke and they are likely to recover. When half their face appears paralysed such assurances aren’t all that comforting.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Change diet to help adult acne

It’s been a controversial issue but now new evidence supports the theory that acne is made worse by sugary and fatty foods.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Probiotics prove useful in depression

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Abrar Ahmad Chughtai
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Which face mask to wear?

By Dr Abrar Ahmad Chughtai
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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New online melanoma risk calculators

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Herd immunity for COVID-19 is a fallacy

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Poisons in children – one pill can kill

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Why do non-smokers get lung cancer?

By Dr Linda Calabresi

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