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Mental health, Psychiatry, Public health

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People at higher genetic risk for depression experience more stressors

The core experiences of depression – changes in energy, activity, thinking and mood – have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word “depression” has been used for about 350 years.

By Jacob Crouse, Prof Ian Hickie

Policy

Clinical Articles

Is rising payroll tax about to undo bulk billing gains?

State tax greed likely to reverse recent federal efforts to improve bulk billing...

By Prof Stephen Duckett, A/Prof Fiona McDonald

Oncology

Clinical Articles

How does the drug abemaciclib treat breast cancer?

The anti-cancer drug abemaciclib (also known as Vernezio) has this month been added to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to treat certain types of breast cancer.

By Sarah Diepstraten, Dr John La Marca

Mental health, Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm

The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book The Anxious Generation delivers an urgent call for action.

By Hugh Breakey

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

The development has been covered in various media outlets as primarily related to the known “adverse events”, namely the small risk of blood clots. However, other factors are far more likely to be driving this decision...

By Dr Michael Head

Policy

Clinical Articles

Voluntary assisted dying: Your legal obligations explained

A state-by-state breakdown of what's required when someone requests VAD...

By Fiona Clark

Policy

Clinical Articles

Should the English language standard be eased for IMG entry?

Kruk review says yes, GPs say no. In fact, 92% of IMGs are opposed…

By Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

Chemicals, forever: how do you fix a problem like PFAS?

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

By Sarah Wilson, Rachael Wakefield-Rann

Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods...

By Dr Samuel J. White, Prof Philippe B. Wilson

Ophthalmology

Clinical Articles

Age-related macular degeneration refresher

AMD is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss and blindness, early identification is key...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Practical tips to help patients with poor body image

Poor body image can cause mental illness, here's how to help identify and support those who are struggling with it...

By Dr Rebecca Reynolds

Policy, Public health

Clinical Articles

Chemists to become vape shops?

GPs and pharmacists respond to last minute policy flip flop…

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

People at higher genetic risk for depression experience more stressors

The core experiences of depression – changes in energy, activity, thinking and mood – have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word “depression” has been used for about 350 years.

Is rising payroll tax about to undo bulk billing gains?

State tax greed likely to reverse recent federal efforts to improve bulk billing...

How does the drug abemaciclib treat breast cancer?

The anti-cancer drug abemaciclib (also known as Vernezio) has this month been added to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to treat certain types of breast cancer.

Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm

The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book The Anxious Generation delivers an urgent call for action.

AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation

The development has been covered in various media outlets as primarily related to the known “adverse events”, namely the small risk of blood clots. However, other factors are far more likely to be driving this decision...

Voluntary assisted dying: Your legal obligations explained

A state-by-state breakdown of what's required when someone requests VAD...

Should the English language standard be eased for IMG entry?

Kruk review says yes, GPs say no. In fact, 92% of IMGs are opposed…

Chemicals, forever: how do you fix a problem like PFAS?

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods...

Age-related macular degeneration refresher

AMD is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss and blindness, early identification is key...

Practical tips to help patients with poor body image

Poor body image can cause mental illness, here's how to help identify and support those who are struggling with it...

Chemists to become vape shops?

GPs and pharmacists respond to last minute policy flip flop…

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The core experiences of depression – changes in energy, activity, thinking and mood – have been described for more than 10,000 years. The word “depression” has been used for about 350 years.

State tax greed likely to reverse recent federal efforts to improve bulk billing...

The anti-cancer drug abemaciclib (also known as Vernezio) has this month been added to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to treat certain types of breast cancer.

The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book The Anxious Generation delivers an urgent call for action.

The development has been covered in various media outlets as primarily related to the known “adverse events”, namely the small risk of blood clots. However, other factors are far more likely to be driving this decision...

A state-by-state breakdown of what's required when someone requests VAD...

Kruk review says yes, GPs say no. In fact, 92% of IMGs are opposed…

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods...

AMD is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss and blindness, early identification is key...

Poor body image can cause mental illness, here's how to help identify and support those who are struggling with it...

GPs and pharmacists respond to last minute policy flip flop…

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