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Superhero viruses, AI and the final phage

Eric Martin·February 4, 2024

Two big changes in different fields of technology stand poised to radically impact global health. One of them – the artificial intelligence revolution – could hold the key to help counter the other – the alarming spike in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read More...

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Red alert for lowering bowel screening age

Suzanne Harrison·February 4, 2024

In Australia, 45 is the new 50 when it comes to bowel cancer screening. But could that age recommendation go even lower, and how can GPs help? Read More...

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Championing children’s safety

Ara Jansen·February 4, 2024

She started her career as an ambulance volunteer and paramedic in Europe. Now living in Perth, Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg is a world authority on making children’s experiences with anaesthesia and surgery safer and more comfortable. Read More...

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Systemic change faces climate change head on

Jan Hallam·January 3, 2024

In WA, climate words are turning into climate and sustainability action, from advocacy to change of health practice. Read More...

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A champion for trial access

Ara Jansen·January 3, 2024

Haematologist Professor Chan Cheah is driven to give Perth the best access to world-class trials and research around lymphoma and leukemia. Read More...

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What the doctor said…

Eric Martin·January 3, 2024

What you learn when the tables are turned. Read More...

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Striking self-portrait looks deep

Ara Jansen·December 6, 2023

A rare illness caused Dr Sarah Paton to paint a haunting self-portrait. The piece won her a commendation in The Lester Prize and has given her joy and confidence in a new sphere. Read More...

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Family ties tackle ADHD shortfall

Cathy O’Leary·December 6, 2023

A psychologist and a general practitioner – who happen to be mother and daughter – have teamed up to find a new way to help children with ADHD who face long waiting times for specialist care. Read More...

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Features

Urgent care clinics – are they working as intended?

The state of play on Thriving Kids – and the role of GPs

What role could a Chief GP play in WA?

Providing care anytime, anywhere

Clinicals

Geriatric chronic pain – treatment and challenges

Lifestyle interventions in Parkinson’s disease

Clinical quiz: A seven-day history of diffuse white oral plaques

Introducing minimally invasive breast surgery

Guest Columns

Preventative health and dementia: the vital role of GPs

Time to act on chronic musculoskeletal conditions

What GPs need to know as patients turn to AI health advice

Pelvic pain in women and its management

Lifestyle

Crime, cartels and the West Coast

Samphire Chalets: A comfortable nest to stay near Busselton

Vasse Felix – an icon for a reason

Poetry catches a killer – a new Perth mystery

Features

Superhero viruses, AI and the final phage

Red alert for lowering bowel screening age

Championing children’s safety

Systemic change faces climate change head on

A champion for trial access

What the doctor said…

Striking self-portrait looks deep

Family ties tackle ADHD shortfall

Luma – Shenton Park – Women’s health GP

General Practitioner – Skin Cancer Medicine

GP to join our established mixed billing clinic

General Practitioner in East Victoria Park – High earning potential

East Perth – General Practitioners

Full/Part Time VRGP – Wembley