Clinical Articles

Changes in colorectal cancer incidence rates in young adults

Dr Stephanie Chetrit·
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is predominantly a disease of older adults, but a concerning trend is the rising incidence among young patients under 50, while the incidence is decreasing in older adults primarily due to colonoscopy guidelines and pick up. Understanding the incidence, staging, and aetiology of colorectal cancer in the younger demographic is crucial for effective diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.  Read More...
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Save the breast!

Mr Ran Li·
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women and its incidence continues to increase. Fortunately, the majority are diagnosed at an early stage and surgery remains the mainstay of treatment – usually with curative intent. An important discussion for the patient and surgeon is whether to undertake breast conservation surgery or mastectomy, with or without reconstruction. Read More...
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Roadmap for tackling eating disorders: the new national strategy

Dr Guillaume Walters-du Plooy·
With over one million Australians experiencing an eating disorder, and prevalence rates continuing to rise, the recently released National Eating Disorders Strategy 2023-2033 (Strategy) arrives at a crucial stage. Released by the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC), it identifies key components and actions needed to achieve an effective and coordinated system of care for those living with, or at risk of developing, eating disorders. Read More...
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Resistance exercise is medicine

James L. Nuzzo·
Muscle strength is an indicator of human vitality. It fluctuates throughout the day, following a circadian pattern, and it also changes across a lifespan. Muscle strength increases 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’s sex and assessed muscle group. Read More...
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