Medicines and poisons legislation
Prescribing has been made easier but with this comes greater responsibility.
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Clinical Articles
Things to watch out for in men on TRT
There is much we know and much we don’t know about HRT in men. As usual, the risk-benefit analysis by the well-informed GP yields best results.
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Managing the thyroid nodule
More thyroid nodules are being detected and their classification has changed. What do we do with them? Read More...
Bowel cancer: patients miss out on screening?
Bowel cancer is highly prevalent – 17 000 new cases diagnosed in Australia this year, and a lifelong risk of 1 in 13. Because ‘no symptom’ is the most common symptom, bowel screening for cancer assumes high importance. Read More...
Alcohol related liver disease
With 20% of Australians consuming harmful levels of alcohol, this is a hard nut to crack for society, and tests our clinical skills when dealing with affected patients. Read More...
MenW vaccination for teens – how will it work?
Will the planned vaccination of mainly teens work against rising invasive meningococcal disease? Read More...
Women’s Breast Imaging
CASE REPORT: A 50-year-old asymptomatic woman presented for routine two-yearly mammogram. There is an irregular solid lesion with...
Dense breasts: management advice
As breast density increases so does the risk of cancer and difficulties in detecting it with the usual mammograms. What can be done about this dilemma? Read More...