Testosterone and fracture risk in older men
The Western Australian Health In Men Study (HIMS) recently looked at how sex hormones might influence bone fracture risk, particularly hip fractures, in men. Read More...
Clinical Articles
Managing the dizzy patient
Dizziness is a nondescript symptom meaning something different to each individual. The term is commonly used by patients to characterise sensations including vertigo, imbalance, presyncope, and light-headedness. Over one third of Australians over the age of 50 experience some dizziness or vertigo. Read More...
Tackling prostate cancer screening and localised prostate controversies
Few areas of medicine have attracted more controversy than prostate cancer screening (PSA) and early intervention in prostate cancer. Much of this followed two landmark trials (PLCO and ERSPC) that did not show a significant mortality benefit for PSA screening. Read More...
Men’s mental health – the silent epidemic
One in eight men will experience depression and one in five men will experience anxiety during their lives. Men comprise approximately 75% of suicides in Australia. The number of men who die of suicide in Australia is nearly double the national road toll. Read More...
People, not robots, the next advance in prostate cancer
The aim of prostate cancer treatment is to achieve cure whilst maintaining physical, urinary and sexual function. Technology with better MRI, more precise resection and radiation has helped, but problems persist. Read More...
Latest guidelines for Polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis
What is Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? An endocrine condition primarily associated with alterations in testosterone and insulin hormones with known heterogeneous presentations involving a woman’s appearance, fertility, cardio-metabolic risk and mental health. Read More...
Men, COVID-19 and alcohol – an opportune look at draft alcohol guidelines
A poll commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education conducted in April 2020 provided a sobering update on Australian alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...
Oral burning: burning mouth syndrome
There are numerous diagnoses for intraoral burning, the most well known is burning mouth syndrome often described by oral mucosal pain, altered taste sensation, and a dry mouth in addition to, or sometimes instead of, a burning sensation. Read More...