Reconstructive surgery in skin cancer treatment
Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies in Australia, with effective treatment occasionally requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Read More...
Clinical Articles
Bladder cancer update: Investigating blood in urine
Haematuria is a highly concerning symptom for urological malignancy, with 26% of patients with visible haematuria and 6% of patients with non-visible haematuria having cancer identified – most being bladder cancers. Read More...
Patient is Person
Late last year, I was stuck. Lost. Feeling uncertain about my career direction. Isolated. Examining deeper existential questions related to my life purpose and what I was doing here on Earth. Being an emotional person, at the time this manifested as heightened emotions. Anxiety. Tears. Feeling restless, with nowhere to go. Read More...
Non-operative management of hip and knee osteoarthritis
Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects millions globally, significantly impairing their quality of life. Non-operative management strategies have garnered attention for their potential to enhance patient care without the risks associated with surgery, reflecting an updated perspective on OA treatment. Read More...
Resistance exercise is medicine
Muscle strength is an indicator of human vitality. It fluctuates throughout the day, following a circadian pattern, and it also changes across the lifespan. Muscle strength increases up until about 25-35 years of age after which it plateaus and then declines at a rate of about 10% per decade after the fifth decade of life. The rate of decline can differ based on patient gender and the muscle group assessed. Read More...
Effects of menopause on women’s health, wellbeing and productivity in Australia
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...
Treatment options for foot pain
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...
Chronic pain in the elderly – assessment and challenges
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...