Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Making STEM open to all

Medical Forum·August 7, 2023

A project using fun, dialogue-free animations created by and made inclusive for people with neurodiversity and disabilities has won an $18,000 National Science Week grant to help people with autism engage with science, technology and art. Read More...

News News & Reports WA News

·2 mins read·

The art and passion of medicine

Ara Jansen·August 7, 2023

Adjunct Professor Janice Bell brings a deep and wide knowledge base to her work as a GP and as CEO of WAGPET. Read More...

Features Lead Articles

·7 mins read·

Work to prevent infant brain injury

Medical Forum·August 7, 2023

A WA led team developing a new neuroprotective therapy and diagnostic to reduce disability in babies suffering brain injury has been awarded significant funding from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation as well as UWA and local biotech company, Argenica Therapeutics bringing the total value of the program to $5.6 million. Read More...

News News & Reports WA News

·1 min read·

Unpaid family carer recognition and reform

Richard Newman·August 7, 2023

While those living with life-limiting and chronic illnesses face great challenges, so, too, do the family and friends who care for them, and they are often overlooked, writes Richard Newman. Read More...

Guest Column

·3 mins read·

Perinatal loss service cares

Dr Bligh Berry·August 7, 2023

Parents experiencing their worst nightmare are extended care and some answers. Paediatric and perinatal pathologist Dr Bligh Berry explains how. Read More...

Guest Column

·5 mins read·

See the art behind the art

Ara Jansen·August 7, 2023

The Margaret River Regional Open Studios event celebrates 10 years this year and is now one of the biggest in the country. Meet one of this year’s artists, ceramicist Georgia Zoric. Read More...

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

·2 mins read·

Podcast: GPs take a team leader role in heart failure care

Medical Forum·August 3, 2023

Heart Failure has become a significant public health problem, impacting an increasing number of patients throughout our health system. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

Head to Health triples footprint

Medical Forum·August 3, 2023

People living in Perth now have greater access to free mental health care with the opening of two new Head to Health adult mental health services in Gosnells and Mirrabooka. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Features

Taking the pressure off wounds – new guidance for health practitioners

Losing doctors to burnout – how to solve an ongoing problem

Meet Dr Brigid Corrigan – plastic surgeon who loves her hands on job

Clinicals

Mapping the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation

Management of abdominal vascular compression syndromes

Exercise physiology and active rehabilitation for whiplash injuries

Guest Columns

Understanding sequencing risk: a crucial factor in retirement planning

Tackling vaccine hesitancy – what can GPs do?

Commercial property outlook: falling interest rates and immense opportunity

Brain food: the link between Alzheimer’s, depression and diet

Lifestyle

Belle of the ball – meet the Perth actor playing a Disney princess

It’s all about the chemistry – meet Optus Stadium’s executive chef

The politics of comedy – He Huang at Perth Comedy Festival

Read all about the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

LATEST ARTICLES

Making STEM open to all

The art and passion of medicine

Work to prevent infant brain injury

Unpaid family carer recognition and reform

Perinatal loss service cares

See the art behind the art

Podcast: GPs take a team leader role in heart failure care

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