Opinion

A different gender gap

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical EditorJuly 5, 2021

One gender gap gets very little attention. That is the gap in health outcomes where males have a lower life expectancy, higher rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and a host of other medical problems. The rate of male suicide is around three times that of females. ... Read More...

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Fear, resilience and our mental health

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical EditorJune 20, 2021

It can take time for the consequences of actions to occur. A melanoma does not develop the day after sunburn nor lung cancer a week after starting smoking. Thus, the mental health problems related to lockdowns and fear may not all be visible yet.... Read More...

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Vaccination and failing leadership

Dr Bruce PowellJune 8, 2021

Dr Bruce Powell argues that we need to accept the small risks from COVID-19 vaccines and move on.... Read More...

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The heart of the matter

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical EditorApril 6, 2021

There is an old joke where different parts of the body argue amongst themselves about which is the most important. The brain, lungs and heart naturally see themselves as being above the rest. The punchline is when the anus goes on strike to prove that the remainder can’t cope without it. ... Read More...

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Reflections on pain

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical EditorMarch 5, 2021

Pain is the most common symptom presenting to doctors, yet arguably we don’t understand it all that well. It is something felt by all of us at some stage, but the experience is unique to each individual.... Read More...

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Innovation and hope

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical EditorFebruary 8, 2021

We generally start a new year hoping it will be an improvement on its predecessor. In 2021, this is probably more apt than any year since 1945 when there was hope for an end to war.... Read More...

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It’s Christmas

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical EditorDecember 15, 2020

Most of us look forward to Christmas and the New Year regardless of whether one sees it in religious terms or not. It is a time to catch up with family and friends and, shock horror, ignore the finger-waggers and enjoy ourselves, maybe even overindulge a bit.... Read More...

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Back to basics

Dr Paul BaileyDecember 7, 2020

For St John Ambulance Medical Director Dr Paul Bailey, a stint back on the ED tools reignited his passion for medicine.... Read More...

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