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Teamwork needed to halt infectious syphilis outbreak

Dr Belinda Wozencroft·November 30, 2023

Western Australia is experiencing an ongoing outbreak of infectious syphilis. We need to work together across all sectors of primary care and tertiary health services to halt this outbreak and ensure better health outcomes for everyone. Read More...

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Accurate and timely diagnoses of respiratory illnesses strengthen antimicrobial stewardship

Dr Sudha Pottumarthy-Boddu·September 6, 2023

Every winter virus season is unique, especially influenza trends. Well-established global influenza surveillance systems aim to gauge, predict, report and ultimately provide guidance for protection (vaccine development) for the upcoming influenza season. Read More...

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New diabetes diagnosed post COVID-19

Dr David Deam·July 12, 2023

COVID-19 and diabetes can interact at multiple levels. We know that in patients with existing diabetes the risk of developing COVID-19 is higher, as is the risk of a more severe illness. Also, similar to other viral infections, diabetes may be more difficult to control and require medication changes during an acute COVID-19 infection. Read More...

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Diagnosis: Fear

Dr Talia Steed·June 15, 2023

Going through a journey of chronic symptoms in the body is no easy feat! It tests your resilience and perseverance, while activating a shedding process helping you let go of the parts of your personality that contributed to the development of the symptoms in the first place. Read More...

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Breast cancer update

Dr Claire Beecroft·May 12, 2023

Updates in endocrine therapy for metastatic hormone receptor positive advanced breast cancer management and mechanisms of overcoming endocrine resistance. Read More...

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Iron Infusions and Hypophosphataemia

Associate Professor Chris Barnes·May 12, 2023

Iron deficiency anaemia is a common condition that can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. The incidence of iron deficiency anaemia in Australia is estimated to be 12% in non-pregnant and up to 15% of pregnant females.1 Iron deficiency without anaemia may be up to three times more common but is often undiagnosed. Read More...

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Extracellular matrix: the scaffold of life

Dr Georgios Mavropalias & Professor Anthony Blazevich·February 21, 2023

Muscle fibres are the motors that power our movements, allowing us to walk, run, eat or hug a loved one. But the extracellular matrix (ECM), a dynamic and complex network of proteins and molecules within which our fibres are housed, is now known to play an essential role in muscle function, growth, injury recovery and ageing. Read More...

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CT scan radiation risk

Dr Conor Murray & Tim Rosenow·February 16, 2023

CT is one of the most transformative advances in medicine in the past 100 years. It is estimated to have a substantial impact on the speed of diagnosis in 50% of cases and, in a high proportion, the result is decisive in outcome. Approximately 15 per 1000 people undergo a CT scan annually in Australia. Read More...

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Clinical Articles

Teamwork needed to halt infectious syphilis outbreak

Accurate and timely diagnoses of respiratory illnesses strengthen antimicrobial stewardship

New diabetes diagnosed post COVID-19

Diagnosis: Fear

Breast cancer update

Iron Infusions and Hypophosphataemia

Extracellular matrix: the scaffold of life

CT scan radiation risk

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