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Mental health

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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

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

Overuse of oral corticosteroids in asthma & COPD kills

Not everyone benefits equally, and with 3X risk of pneumonia from one course, it’s important to prescribe wisely…

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Geriatric medicine

Clinical Articles

Major changes to shingles vaccine program announced

Health minister Mark Butler endorsed the Pharmaceutical Benefit Advisory Committee's recommendation to fund Shingrix on the National Immunisation Programme (NIP)

By Fiona Clark

Public health

Clinical Articles

Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault?

By Suzanne Meldrum

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory

By Emily Hemendinger

Oral and dental

Clinical Articles

Diagnosing and managing dental pain in general practice

GPs regularly see patients with dental problems, yet more than half of survey respondents lack confidence in treating them. Here’s a practical guide.

By Dr Rebecca Tinning

Women's health

Clinical Articles

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

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,

Overuse of oral corticosteroids in asthma & COPD kills

Not everyone benefits equally, and with 3X risk of pneumonia from one course, it’s important to prescribe wisely…

Major changes to shingles vaccine program announced

Health minister Mark Butler endorsed the Pharmaceutical Benefit Advisory Committee's recommendation to fund Shingrix on the National Immunisation Programme (NIP)

Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault?

Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory

Diagnosing and managing dental pain in general practice

GPs regularly see patients with dental problems, yet more than half of survey respondents lack confidence in treating them. Here’s a practical guide.

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?

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

Not everyone benefits equally, and with 3X risk of pneumonia from one course, it’s important to prescribe wisely…

Health minister Mark Butler endorsed the Pharmaceutical Benefit Advisory Committee's recommendation to fund Shingrix on the National Immunisation Programme (NIP)

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault?

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory

GPs regularly see patients with dental problems, yet more than half of survey respondents lack confidence in treating them. Here’s a practical guide.

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?

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