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Quitting smoking regrows protective lung cells

We know that quitting smoking is an excellent way to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer. But until now, experts weren’t quite sure why this was the case. Our latest research has uncovered that in people who quit smoking, the body actually replenishes the airways with normal, non-cancerous cells that help protect the lungs, in turn reducing their risk of getting cancer.

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

Always screen asthma patients for allergic rhinitis, especially children

According to Allergist and Medical Rhinologist, Dr Jessica Tattersall, up to 80% of asthmatic children will also have allergic rhinitis.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Oncology

Clinical Articles

Link between sex and cancer fake news

A recently published study claims to have found a link between having had ten or more sexual partners and an increased risk of cancer. But it’s not as simple as that. While having a sexually transmissible infection (STI) can increase the risk of certain types of cancer, using a person’s lifetime number of sexual partners as a marker of their likely sexual health history is one of several flaws in this research.

By Prof Jayne Lucke

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

How contagious is coronavirus?

Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the virus is and how it spreads.

By Prof Raina MacIntyre

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Bell palsy – who is most likely to do well?

It’s all very well to tell a patient with Bell palsy – they haven’t had a stroke and they are likely to recover. When half their face appears paralysed such assurances aren’t all that comforting.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Public health

Clinical Articles

Supporting patients who are doing FebFast

Relying on intention and willpower to stop drinking, even for a short period, is not usually enough. So what are the best strategies to take a break from drinking?

By Dr Nicole Lee, Ms Brigid Clancy

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Eating disorders resource

With the new MBS item number for managing eating disorders, help is far more accessible for patients with this condition.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Mental illness and the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) promises a life-changing opportunity for Australians living with disabilities to get the supports they need to engage and participate fully in their communities.

By A/Prof Nicola Hancock, A/Prof Jennifer Smith-Merry

Sexual health

Clinical Articles

Fish-oil for future fathers

Prospective fathers might consider taking fish-oil supplements to improve their fertility, new research suggests. Danish researchers conducted the study into the reproductive function among over 1500 young men (aged 18-19 years) from the general population. They compared parameters such as total sperm count and motility, as well as serum hormone levels including testosterone and FSH among those men who had reportedly taken fish oil supplements regularly over the past three months with those who didn’t.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Major concerns over Australian study into transgender children

ome very well-respected psychiatrists have raised serious concerns about the ethics and methodology of a new prospective study into transgender children, taking place at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Online PTSD support

Online psychological therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with more options appearing every week it seems. It is particularly a good option for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate psychologists.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Sexual health

Clinical Articles

Bushfire smoke and pregnancy – the risks

Smoke haze from Australia’s catastrophic bushfires is continuing to affect many parts of the country.

By Prof Sarah Robertson, A/Prof Louise Hull

Articles

Quitting smoking regrows protective lung cells

Always screen asthma patients for allergic rhinitis, especially children

According to Allergist and Medical Rhinologist, Dr Jessica Tattersall, up to 80% of asthmatic children will also have allergic rhinitis.

Link between sex and cancer fake news

How contagious is coronavirus?

Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the virus is and how it spreads.

Bell palsy – who is most likely to do well?

It’s all very well to tell a patient with Bell palsy – they haven’t had a stroke and they are likely to recover. When half their face appears paralysed such assurances aren’t all that comforting.

Supporting patients who are doing FebFast

Relying on intention and willpower to stop drinking, even for a short period, is not usually enough. So what are the best strategies to take a break from drinking?

Eating disorders resource

With the new MBS item number for managing eating disorders, help is far more accessible for patients with this condition.

Mental illness and the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) promises a life-changing opportunity for Australians living with disabilities to get the supports they need to engage and participate fully in their communities.

Fish-oil for future fathers

Major concerns over Australian study into transgender children

ome very well-respected psychiatrists have raised serious concerns about the ethics and methodology of a new prospective study into transgender children, taking place at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service.

Online PTSD support

Online psychological therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with more options appearing every week it seems. It is particularly a good option for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate psychologists.

Bushfire smoke and pregnancy – the risks

Smoke haze from Australia’s catastrophic bushfires is continuing to affect many parts of the country.

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According to Allergist and Medical Rhinologist, Dr Jessica Tattersall, up to 80% of asthmatic children will also have allergic rhinitis.

Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the virus is and how it spreads.

It’s all very well to tell a patient with Bell palsy – they haven’t had a stroke and they are likely to recover. When half their face appears paralysed such assurances aren’t all that comforting.

Relying on intention and willpower to stop drinking, even for a short period, is not usually enough. So what are the best strategies to take a break from drinking?

With the new MBS item number for managing eating disorders, help is far more accessible for patients with this condition.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) promises a life-changing opportunity for Australians living with disabilities to get the supports they need to engage and participate fully in their communities.

ome very well-respected psychiatrists have raised serious concerns about the ethics and methodology of a new prospective study into transgender children, taking place at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service.

Online psychological therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with more options appearing every week it seems. It is particularly a good option for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate psychologists.

Smoke haze from Australia’s catastrophic bushfires is continuing to affect many parts of the country.

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