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The new CPD – more pain but no gain, survey finds

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

GLP-1s for T2D – the earlier the better?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Public health

Clinical Articles

Re-discovering joy at work

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, a rural GP and co-author of the newly released 2nd edition of ‘Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients,’ offers tips for on how to maintain—or re-gain—optimism at work.

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Does vitamin D have a role in depression treatment? We look at the evidence

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Art of medicine

Clinical Articles

Billions is spent on cancer research globally – but is it money well spent?

In 2020, 19 million people around the world received a cancer diagnosis. By 2040, that number is expected to reach 28 million. Poorer countries will be especially hard hit, with an increasing number of cases and more deaths, compared with richer countries.

By Dr Michael Head, Prof Ramsey Cutress, Stuart McIntosh

Public health

Clinical Articles

The FDA finally approved Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed?

Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100 times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

By David Tuffley

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

Public health

Clinical Articles

In brief – Snapshots from the news – 1 June 2023

Cognitive functional therapy significantly improves low back pain; cancers in distant organs affect liver function and more…

By Emma Tinning

Public health

Clinical Articles

Practices continue to defect from bulk-billing

New policies will not reverse the trend away from bulk-billing, survey suggests…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

10 tips and traps when managing allergic rhinitis

One of Australia’s few dedicated rhinologists shares his insights

By Dr Alisha Dorrigan

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Practical tips for acne management

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Art of medicine

Clinical Articles

Does my treatment work? How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’ evidence, yet flawed

Medical decision-making is complex. There are often hundreds, if not thousands, of published studies that may impact how to manage your medical condition.

By Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz

Articles

The new CPD – more pain but no gain, survey finds

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

GLP-1s for T2D – the earlier the better?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Re-discovering joy at work

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, a rural GP and co-author of the newly released 2nd edition of ‘Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients,’ offers tips for on how to maintain—or re-gain—optimism at work.

Does vitamin D have a role in depression treatment? We look at the evidence

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

Billions is spent on cancer research globally – but is it money well spent?

In 2020, 19 million people around the world received a cancer diagnosis. By 2040, that number is expected to reach 28 million. Poorer countries will be especially hard hit, with an increasing number of cases and more deaths, compared with richer countries.

The FDA finally approved Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip for human trials. Have all the concerns been addressed?

Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100 times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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.

In brief – Snapshots from the news – 1 June 2023

Cognitive functional therapy significantly improves low back pain; cancers in distant organs affect liver function and more…

Practices continue to defect from bulk-billing

New policies will not reverse the trend away from bulk-billing, survey suggests…

10 tips and traps when managing allergic rhinitis

One of Australia’s few dedicated rhinologists shares his insights

Practical tips for acne management

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

Does my treatment work? How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’ evidence, yet flawed

Medical decision-making is complex. There are often hundreds, if not thousands, of published studies that may impact how to manage your medical condition.

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Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, a rural GP and co-author of the newly released 2nd edition of ‘Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients,’ offers tips for on how to maintain—or re-gain—optimism at work.

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

In 2020, 19 million people around the world received a cancer diagnosis. By 2040, that number is expected to reach 28 million. Poorer countries will be especially hard hit, with an increasing number of cases and more deaths, compared with richer countries.

Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100 times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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.

Cognitive functional therapy significantly improves low back pain; cancers in distant organs affect liver function and more…

New policies will not reverse the trend away from bulk-billing, survey suggests…

One of Australia’s few dedicated rhinologists shares his insights

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

Medical decision-making is complex. There are often hundreds, if not thousands, of published studies that may impact how to manage your medical condition.

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