Managing meniscal tears
The meniscus is a fibrocartilaginous structure made of predominantly Type one collagen. It optimises force transmission acting as a shock absorber in the knee, ultimately protecting the underlying cartilage. Read More...
Clinical Articles
Turning the Tide on Burnout
Having the smarts to get into medicine doesn’t provide superpowers to go beyond the limit of normal human endurance, regardless our high personal standards of professionalism and perfectionism. It’s time to stop justifying and accepting overwork and chronic fatigue as “business as usual”. Read More...
Measles – the plane truth
The main risks of overseas travel are food and water-borne disease, mosquitoes, and airborne disease – with the most important risk category being in developed countries. Read More...
Neuroprotection for stroke: renewed hope for success
For many years researchers have explored strategies how to preserve the brain tissue of stroke survivors and one of the most promising neuroprotection agents found to date is the poly-arginine peptide R18, which has shown success in preserving neurons in cell models of ischaemia and in experimental stroke models. Read More...
Managing Christmas stress
The festive season is a fun time for many, but can also come with a spike in extra family, financial, and work stress. Read More...
Diabetes and prostate drugs modifying Parkinson’s disease
Current Parkinson’s disease drugs improve the motor symptoms without influencing the underlying pathology or the natural history. Serendipitous research identified disease modifying properties for Parkinson’s disease in drugs prescribed for unrelated conditions. This has led to detailed studies of animal models, retrospective analyses of large clinical databases, and some clinical trials, to investigate their future potential. Read More...
Clinical Update: Knee imaging, which test when?
Which type is imaging is ideal for acute knee trauma? Radiologist Dr Matt Prentice provides the answers. Read More...
Clinical Update: Better antibiotic use urgently needed in remote communities
Antimicrobial resistance has been a growing issue for many years. Without coordinated strategies to improve antibiotic use and slow progression of resistance, there will be dire consequences for rural and remote Aboriginal communities. Read More...