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Clinical Update: Immunotherapy in solid organ malignancies

Dr Mihitha Ariyapperuma (Ari)·November 20, 2019

Chemotherapy has been the mainstay treatment for most solid organ malignancies. The introduction of immunotherapy, which works by potentiating patients own immune system to control cancers, has revolutionised cancer management. Read More...

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Frailty – the what, why & how

Dr Claire Meyerkort·November 15, 2019

Frailty refers to a state of increased vulnerability and diminished reserve in response to an external stressor, with poor ability to return to baseline. With an ageing population, it is increasing. Read More...

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Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen·November 15, 2019

Oral cancer is a heterogenous group of conditions encompassing the main subsites of the external lip, oral cavity and oropharynx. With over 657,000 new cases diagnosed annually, it is the sixth most common cancer. Read More...

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Clinical: Skeletal regeneration

Dr Richard Prince·November 12, 2019

As you are reading this, your skeleton is regenerating itself throughout every bone to replace old, micro-fractured bone with new bone formed in sheets with biomechanical properties similar to plywood. Read More...

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Clinical: Managing behavioural problems in dementia care

Dr Scott Blackwell·November 12, 2019

Behavioural problems, in reality, are often why dementia sufferers come to reside in Residential Aged Care (RAC). It just gets too hard at home. The aim is that the facility provides a better environment for the resident, allowing family to spend quality time with their loved one. Read More...

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Low testosterone – normal ageing or pathology?

Melissa Hadley Barrett·November 5, 2019

Low testosterone levels without symptoms can be a normal part of ageing. Testing is indicated where a low level would have important consequences for patient management. Restrict screening to symptomatic patients, or those with medical conditions associated with insulin resistance. Read More...

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Clinical Update: Managing ankylosing spondylitis

Dr Ai Tran·October 21, 2019

There have been major advances in the diagnosis and treatment of axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) which includes ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial SpA (nr-axSpA). Read More...

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Clinical Update: Low FODMAP diet isn’t one size fits all

Charlyn Ooi·October 21, 2019

Although the low FODMAP diet has been widely accepted as an effective first-line dietary treatment strategy for the management of IBS, it is certainly not a diet for life. An individualised dietary approach is imperative for optimal patient outcomes. Read More...

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Clinical Update: Immunotherapy in solid organ malignancies

Frailty – the what, why & how

Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Clinical: Skeletal regeneration

Clinical: Managing behavioural problems in dementia care

Low testosterone – normal ageing or pathology?

Clinical Update: Managing ankylosing spondylitis

Clinical Update: Low FODMAP diet isn’t one size fits all

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