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Infectious diseases, Public health

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Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

By Nathan Cheetham

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Is it burnout?

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

By Fiona Clark

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

Vaccination

Clinical Articles

Three RSV vaccines coming

What we know about the RSV vaccines so far...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Neurology

Clinical Articles

People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

By Hannah Cross

Public health

Clinical Articles

Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

By Dr Deirdre McGhee

Mental health

Clinical Articles

When is depression not depression?

Some decades ago the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicted that depression would be the leading cause of disease burden

By Fiona Clark

Public health

Clinical Articles

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

By Shreya Mcleod, Kerry Peek

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

New CVD risk calculator is out

The Framingham risk equation is out, and an increased number of risk factors, including socio economic status, are in

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

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

Public health

Clinical Articles

Stem cell therapies: Why they’re expensive, unproven and often dangerous

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world

By Dr Darius Widera

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Current melanoma management – Practical tips for GPs

More than half of Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with melanoma currently the third most common cancer in Australia.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Articles

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

Is it burnout?

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

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.

Three RSV vaccines coming

What we know about the RSV vaccines so far...

People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

When is depression not depression?

Some decades ago the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicted that depression would be the leading cause of disease burden

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

New CVD risk calculator is out

The Framingham risk equation is out, and an increased number of risk factors, including socio economic status, are in

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

Stem cell therapies: Why they’re expensive, unproven and often dangerous

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world

Current melanoma management – Practical tips for GPs

More than half of Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with melanoma currently the third most common cancer in Australia.

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Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

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

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.

What we know about the RSV vaccines so far...

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

Some decades ago the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicted that depression would be the leading cause of disease burden

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

The Framingham risk equation is out, and an increased number of risk factors, including socio economic status, are in

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

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world

More than half of Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with melanoma currently the third most common cancer in Australia.

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