Clinical Articles Archives - Page 4 of 70

Effects of menopause on women’s health, wellbeing and productivity in Australia

Dr Purity Carr & Christabel Samy·January 15, 2025

Several studies have recognised the menopausal symptoms such as joint pains, hot flushes and low morale impact significantly on the lives of women. Doctors need to appreciate the needs of individual women transitioning to menopause and perimenopause and assist in education, managing symptoms as they age. Read More...

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Treatment options for foot pain

Dr Dan Marshall·December 14, 2024

Previously I have written about causes and investigations for foot pain Once the underlying cause of foot pain is diagnosed, the appropriate treatment plan can be developed. The mainstay of most foot pathologies is non-operative measures. Read More...

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Chronic pain in the elderly – assessment and challenges

Dr Reza Feizerfan·December 12, 2024

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has quoted the prevalence of chronic pain to be 20% between the ages of 65-74, increasing to 24% in those 85 and over. With an aging population, managing chronic pain in older adults has become an increasingly important area of healthcare, albeit with its challenges. Read More...

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Peripheral vascular disease

Dr Nishath Altaf & Dr Irina Baimatova·December 12, 2024

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to a range of symptoms usually resulting from atherosclerosis of arteries. In Australia it is estimated that 10% of patients in the primary care setting suffer from PVD and 20% of all patients over the age of 75 have arterial disease. Read More...

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Endometriosis and its impact on fertility

Dr Sean Copson·December 6, 2024

Endometriosis is a common condition which affects one in seven females and those assigned female at birth. It is a complex condition that affects fertility through inflammatory pathways, impacting ovarian, peritoneal, tubal, and endometrial function. This disruption can hinder folliculogenesis, fertilisation and implantation, potentially leading to infertility. Read More...

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Normalising STI testing

Dr Grace Phua·December 6, 2024

Gonorrhoea and chlamydia are on the rise and, in WA, notifications have surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Syphilis has re-emerged as a threat: in 2023, the highest number of congenital syphilis cases were reported Australia-wide since 1995. Read More...

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Frozen futures: The art and science of oocyte cryopreservation

Dr Arpita Ghosh·December 6, 2024

A woman’s chance of having a baby decreases with age – accelerating after 35. Oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing) has established itself as a viable option for women wanting to preserve their fertility for medical reasons (e.g. prior to cancer treatment) or for personal considerations. Read More...

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Preconception care

Dr Preethi Nagubandi·December 6, 2024

Preconception care is a critical component of reproductive care that can significantly influence maternal pregnancy outcomes and have a lifelong impact on a child’s health. Appropriate care can reduce the risks of gestational diabetes, hypertension, preterm birth, impaired fetal growth, poor birth outcomes and congenital anomalies. Read More...

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Clinical Articles

Effects of menopause on women’s health, wellbeing and productivity in Australia

Treatment options for foot pain

Chronic pain in the elderly – assessment and challenges

Peripheral vascular disease

Endometriosis and its impact on fertility

Normalising STI testing

Frozen futures: The art and science of oocyte cryopreservation

Preconception care

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