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Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Stents for angina have more than just a placebo effect, new trial confirms

Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks...

By Dr Peter Swoboda

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

‘Phage therapy’ could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development...

By Christine Carson, Dr Lucy Furfaro

Pain medicine, Pharmacology

Clinical Articles

What is the PanaNatra line of painkillers and can herbal products effectively relieve pain?

In an era where chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater...

By A/Prof Nial Wheate, Dr Joanna Harnett

Clinical Articles

College mass exodus unlikely, survey finds

Despite the loss of its CPD monopoly and the emergence of competitors this year, the RACGP is still CPD home for 9 out of 10 GPs—and that’s not likely to change in a hurry, Healthed’s survey suggests.

By Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

By Prof Michael Golding

Evidence-based medicine, Oncology

Clinical Articles

An experimental treatment against ‘certain death’

It is risky and untested treatment. It could shorten his life or make it a whole lot worse. But it’s a risk Professor Richard Scolyer is willing to take, desperate to try and save his own life...

By Healthed

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

COVID is surging – What should we expect?

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant currently circulating in Australia.

By Prof Adrian Esterman

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Feminist narratives are being hijacked to market medical tests not backed by evidence

Corporations have used feminist language to promote their products for decades. In the 1980s, companies co-opted messaging about female autonomy to encourage women’s consumption of unhealthy commodities, such as tobacco and alcohol.

By Dr Brooke Nickel, Tessa Copp

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Mental health

Clinical Articles

AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor and tell you which treatment is best

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness...

By Dr Sarah Hellewell

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Distress from global conflicts on the rise

Fifty per cent of GPs have seen a rise in patient distress levels related to global conflicts, a recent Healthed survey of more than 2,300 GPs found.

By Sophia Auld

Neurology, Public health

Clinical Articles

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By A/Prof Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Articles

Stents for angina have more than just a placebo effect, new trial confirms

Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks...

‘Phage therapy’ could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development...

What is the PanaNatra line of painkillers and can herbal products effectively relieve pain?

In an era where chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater...

College mass exodus unlikely, survey finds

Despite the loss of its CPD monopoly and the emergence of competitors this year, the RACGP is still CPD home for 9 out of 10 GPs—and that’s not likely to change in a hurry, Healthed’s survey suggests.

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

An experimental treatment against ‘certain death’

It is risky and untested treatment. It could shorten his life or make it a whole lot worse. But it’s a risk Professor Richard Scolyer is willing to take, desperate to try and save his own life...

COVID is surging – What should we expect?

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant currently circulating in Australia.

Feminist narratives are being hijacked to market medical tests not backed by evidence

Corporations have used feminist language to promote their products for decades. In the 1980s, companies co-opted messaging about female autonomy to encourage women’s consumption of unhealthy commodities, such as tobacco and alcohol.

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor and tell you which treatment is best

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness...

Distress from global conflicts on the rise

Fifty per cent of GPs have seen a rise in patient distress levels related to global conflicts, a recent Healthed survey of more than 2,300 GPs found.

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks...

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development...

In an era where chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater...

Despite the loss of its CPD monopoly and the emergence of competitors this year, the RACGP is still CPD home for 9 out of 10 GPs—and that’s not likely to change in a hurry, Healthed’s survey suggests.

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

It is risky and untested treatment. It could shorten his life or make it a whole lot worse. But it’s a risk Professor Richard Scolyer is willing to take, desperate to try and save his own life...

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant currently circulating in Australia.

Corporations have used feminist language to promote their products for decades. In the 1980s, companies co-opted messaging about female autonomy to encourage women’s consumption of unhealthy commodities, such as tobacco and alcohol.

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness...

Fifty per cent of GPs have seen a rise in patient distress levels related to global conflicts, a recent Healthed survey of more than 2,300 GPs found.

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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