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Infectious diseases

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XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too.

By Lara Herrero

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this erythematous nodule?

A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh.

By Dr Philip Tong

Public health

Clinical Articles

Pharmacists are now allowed to supply nicotine vapes over the counter. But they might not be so easy to access.

From October 1, new changes to Australian laws around vaping products should make it easier for adults to get low-dose nicotine vapes as a tool to quit smoking.

By A/Prof Coral Gartner

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

Clinical Articles

ECG Quiz | 76-year-old female patient presents with presyncope

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Experts dispel menopause misconceptions

With the senate inquiry highlighting knowledge gaps across specialties, we asked experts to dispel some common misconceptions…

By Sophia Auld, Lynnette Hoffman

Neurology, Public health

Clinical Articles

Myths about dementia persist even among health professionals – global report

New research highlights the need to discuss risk reduction - here are some practical tips...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this yellow crusted plaque?

A 4-year-old boy presents with a scaly, itchy, yellow crusted plaque on the right leg.

By Dr Philip Tong

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Surrogacy is booming. But new research suggests these pregnancies could be higher risk for women and babies

A new study from Canada has found women who agree to carry and birth babies in surrogacy arrangements face a higher risk of complications than other pregnant women.

By Prof Hannah Dahlen, Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble

Policy

Clinical Articles

Reduce 10-year rural requirement for IMGs – GP poll

The College wants to scrap the moratorium entirely, but most GPs disagree...

By Healthed

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

ADHD in children – how GPs can make a big difference

Intervening early can reverse negative outcomes – practical tips for screening, medication and more

By Lynnette Hoffman

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

By Richard Orton, Wilhelm Furnon

Public health

Clinical Articles

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

By Dr Melanie R. McReynolds

Articles

XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too.

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this erythematous nodule?

A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh.

Pharmacists are now allowed to supply nicotine vapes over the counter. But they might not be so easy to access.

From October 1, new changes to Australian laws around vaping products should make it easier for adults to get low-dose nicotine vapes as a tool to quit smoking.

ECG Quiz | 76-year-old female patient presents with presyncope

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

Experts dispel menopause misconceptions

With the senate inquiry highlighting knowledge gaps across specialties, we asked experts to dispel some common misconceptions…

Myths about dementia persist even among health professionals – global report

New research highlights the need to discuss risk reduction - here are some practical tips...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this yellow crusted plaque?

A 4-year-old boy presents with a scaly, itchy, yellow crusted plaque on the right leg.

Surrogacy is booming. But new research suggests these pregnancies could be higher risk for women and babies

A new study from Canada has found women who agree to carry and birth babies in surrogacy arrangements face a higher risk of complications than other pregnant women.

Reduce 10-year rural requirement for IMGs – GP poll

The College wants to scrap the moratorium entirely, but most GPs disagree...

ADHD in children – how GPs can make a big difference

Intervening early can reverse negative outcomes – practical tips for screening, medication and more

XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

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This omicron subvariant has been reported predominantly in the northern hemisphere, but it has now been detected in Australia too.

A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh.

From October 1, new changes to Australian laws around vaping products should make it easier for adults to get low-dose nicotine vapes as a tool to quit smoking.

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

With the senate inquiry highlighting knowledge gaps across specialties, we asked experts to dispel some common misconceptions…

New research highlights the need to discuss risk reduction - here are some practical tips...

A 4-year-old boy presents with a scaly, itchy, yellow crusted plaque on the right leg.

A new study from Canada has found women who agree to carry and birth babies in surrogacy arrangements face a higher risk of complications than other pregnant women.

The College wants to scrap the moratorium entirely, but most GPs disagree...

Intervening early can reverse negative outcomes – practical tips for screening, medication and more

The variant, called XEC, appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants – but it is not a radically different variant. So what is it?

Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly interconnected metabolic network. This network enables cells to grow, proliferate and repair themselves, and its disruption can drive the aging process.

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