Clinical Articles Archives - Page 6 of 72

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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Precision radiation therapy with MRI Linear Accelerator (MR Linac)

Dr Hendrick Tan·November 12, 2024

Radiation therapy is an important component of cancer treatment, where a multi-disciplinary approach is the standard of care. Modern computer technology in treatment planning, coupled with continuous innovation and in the improvement in the knowledge of the radiobiology of cancer, has led to the development of new radiation therapy techniques. Read More...

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Clinical Articles

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

Precision radiation therapy with MRI Linear Accelerator (MR Linac)

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