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Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this solitary plaque on the leg

A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

By Dr Philip Tong

Public health

Clinical Articles

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

By Professor Anne Kavanagh, Professor Nancy Baxter

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

Clinical Articles

ECG Quiz | 82-year-old female patient presents with palpitation and dizziness

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

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Telehealth company markets ‘useless’ menopause blood test

Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS. 

By Sophia Auld

Diagnostics

Clinical Articles

Path companies make millions from repeat tests

Perverse incentives drive pathology test inefficiencies…no wonder they’re resisting change

By Lynnette Hoffman

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Myasthenia gravis is on the rise, here’s what to look out for

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

By Fiona Clark

Policy

Clinical Articles

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

By Prof Stephen Duckett

Public health

Clinical Articles

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. Here's what we know so far about the proposal...

By Prof Lisa Given

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this pigmented patch?

A 47-year-old patient presents with a pigmented patch over the right abdomen that was previously biopsied as a benign lesion.

By Dr Philip Tong

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Bird flu detected in a pig in the US

The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.

By Prof Raina MacIntyre, Haley Stone

Policy

Clinical Articles

Pharmacy prescribing is now nation-wide: how will it impact your clinic?

With pharmacy prescribing now national, we asked GPs about the likely impact on the number of patients seeking appointments at their clinic.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Policy

Clinical Articles

Upload test results to My Health Record, or else? Poll results

The government is drafting legislation to withhold MBS payments from pathology and radiology companies that don't comply...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this solitary plaque on the leg

A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

ECG Quiz | 82-year-old female patient presents with palpitation and dizziness

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

Telehealth company markets ‘useless’ menopause blood test

Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS.

Path companies make millions from repeat tests

Perverse incentives drive pathology test inefficiencies…no wonder they’re resisting change

Myasthenia gravis is on the rise, here’s what to look out for

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. Here's what we know so far about the proposal...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this pigmented patch?

A 47-year-old patient presents with a pigmented patch over the right abdomen that was previously biopsied as a benign lesion.

Bird flu detected in a pig in the US

The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.

Pharmacy prescribing is now nation-wide: how will it impact your clinic?

With pharmacy prescribing now national, we asked GPs about the likely impact on the number of patients seeking appointments at their clinic.

Upload test results to My Health Record, or else? Poll results

The government is drafting legislation to withhold MBS payments from pathology and radiology companies that don't comply...

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A 77-year-old male presents with a solitary plaque on the leg.

A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration is Robert F. Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr for short. After abandoning his own tilt at president, the prominent anti-vaxxer endorsed and campaigned for Trump, helping propel him to victory.

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

Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS.

Perverse incentives drive pathology test inefficiencies…no wonder they’re resisting change

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. Here's what we know so far about the proposal...

A 47-year-old patient presents with a pigmented patch over the right abdomen that was previously biopsied as a benign lesion.

The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.

With pharmacy prescribing now national, we asked GPs about the likely impact on the number of patients seeking appointments at their clinic.

The government is drafting legislation to withhold MBS payments from pathology and radiology companies that don't comply...

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Telehealth company InstantScripts has just launched a Menopause and Perimenopause Blood Test, the latest in its stable of $20 pathology tests for conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to IBS. 