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Women's health

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Pessaries for prolapse

Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

By Fiona Clark

Neurology

Clinical Articles

You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

By Healthed

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

Body mass index: why practitioners are relying on it less when looking at a patient’s health

ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

By Healthed

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Do psychedelics really work to treat depression and PTSD? Here’s what the evidence says

As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

By Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

A decade on, the NDIS has had triumphs, challenges and controversies. Where to from here?

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

By Sophie Yates, A/Prof Helen Dickinson

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

By Lindsey Schier, Dr Scott Kanoski

Geriatric medicine

Clinical Articles

Dementia & MHT – Cause or correlation?

A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

By Fiona Clark

Public health

Clinical Articles

60-day prescribing: GPs say it’s not black and white

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

By Healthed

Art of medicine

Clinical Articles

Psychedelic medicine is on its way. Here’s what you need to know

Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

By Dr Nigel Strauss, Prof Colleen Loo, Prof David Jonathan Castle, Prof Steve Kisely

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Aortic Stenosis – Are you missing it?

Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

By Dr Diem Pham

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Migraine tips and traps

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

By Fiona Clark

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Meticulous time prioritisation

Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Articles

Pessaries for prolapse

Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

Body mass index: why practitioners are relying on it less when looking at a patient’s health

ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

Do psychedelics really work to treat depression and PTSD? Here’s what the evidence says

As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

A decade on, the NDIS has had triumphs, challenges and controversies. Where to from here?

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

Dementia & MHT – Cause or correlation?

A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

60-day prescribing: GPs say it’s not black and white

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

Psychedelic medicine is on its way. Here’s what you need to know

Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

Aortic Stenosis – Are you missing it?

Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

Migraine tips and traps

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

Meticulous time prioritisation

Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

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Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

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