Clinical Articles Archives - Page 5 of 71

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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Be prepared to prescribe PrEP

WAAC with support from the WA Department of Health·November 28, 2024

What is PrEP? Coformulated tenofovir and emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) has been proven to be effective as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. When taken as prescribed, PrEP can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV by up to 99%. Read More...

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Importance of good nutrition in older adults: assessment and management

Dr Charles Inderjeeth·November 12, 2024

In an ageing population, the loneliness epidemic and significance of proper nutrition is becoming increasingly vital. Read More...

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Reframing HIV prevention for WA’s diverse communities

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Clinical Articles

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

Be prepared to prescribe PrEP

Importance of good nutrition in older adults: assessment and management

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