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Bulk-billing incentives: it’s a trap

We’re being told it’s a big win, but the real aim is to frame GPs for the failure of Medicare

By Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

By Nick Fuller

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Why eating disorder treatments only work half the time, according to a psychologist

No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders. Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people,

By A/Prof Janet Conti, Tania Perich

Art of medicine, Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID

here are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone

By Prof Frances Williams

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Progesterone for threatened miscarriage and preterm birth

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Is it burnout?

Feeling overwhelmed? At the end of your tether? Considering quitting? Could be burnout

By Fiona Clark

Mental health

Clinical Articles

4 tips for time management

The power of a quick pause, and other wellbeing tips.

By Ben Falkenmire

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Black cohosh for menopausal symptoms – Does it work?

Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some women may be younger.

By Dr Sasha Taylor, Prof Susan Davis AO

Men's health

Clinical Articles

Focal therapy for prostate cancer

Urological surgeon and focal therapy pioneer explains how this treatment may be used for intermediate-risk localised prostate cancer – and potential risks and pitfalls. Standard curative treatments of localised prostate cancer – radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy – treat the whole prostate gland...

By A/Prof Jeremy Grummet

Pain medicine

Clinical Articles

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study finds

Most people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis or bulging disks...

By Yoni Ashar

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Self-collected cervical screening FAQ

Doctors and patients are still unsure about self-collected cervical screening tests, but should they be?

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Articles

Bulk-billing incentives: it’s a trap

We’re being told it’s a big win, but the real aim is to frame GPs for the failure of Medicare

Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

Why eating disorder treatments only work half the time, according to a psychologist

No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders. Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people,

Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID

here are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone

Progesterone for threatened miscarriage and preterm birth

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

Is it burnout?

Feeling overwhelmed? At the end of your tether? Considering quitting? Could be burnout

4 tips for time management

The power of a quick pause, and other wellbeing tips.

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Black cohosh for menopausal symptoms – Does it work?

Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some women may be younger.

Focal therapy for prostate cancer

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study finds

Most people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis or bulging disks...

Self-collected cervical screening FAQ

Doctors and patients are still unsure about self-collected cervical screening tests, but should they be?

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We’re being told it’s a big win, but the real aim is to frame GPs for the failure of Medicare

When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort.

No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders. Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people,

here are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone

Pregnant women concerned about risk of miscarriage or preterm birth will often ask their GP about progesterone. Dr Anneliese Perkins, Adelaide obstetrician and sonologist, says there are some specific presentations where it can help.

Feeling overwhelmed? At the end of your tether? Considering quitting? Could be burnout

The power of a quick pause, and other wellbeing tips.

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, although some women may be younger.

Most people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis or bulging disks...

Doctors and patients are still unsure about self-collected cervical screening tests, but should they be?

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