In-brief: June 2022
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LATEST ARTICLES
Exercise scripts for sick kids
Research is paving the way for a clinical exercise service in Perth for kids with chronic conditions. Read More...
Country psychiatry a growing business
Bunbury psychiatrist Dr Steve Blefari won’t let distance hold him back from helping solve the rural disadvantage in mental health care. Read More...
Why country medicine is good for the soul
A country boy at heart, semi-retired GP Allan Walley tells Cathy O’Leary why rural life has always suited him down to a tee. Read More...
Mental health for all
When you read this, it is likely (remember 2010) but not certain that we will know who will form the next government. Health barely rated a mention during the campaign, which given the events of the past two years was surprising. Read More...
Managing full thickness rotator cuff tears in ‘older’ age
Shoulder pain and dysfunction are common presentations in the older age group. Presentations may be atraumatic or precipitated by ‘minor’ trauma. Patients will usually wait a few weeks or months before seeking treatment in hope symptoms settle. Read More...
Very low-calorie diets as a therapy for obesity
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition requiring ongoing self-management and support. People living with obesity need empathy, not judgment. They need recognition that the root cause of obesity is more complex than energy in versus energy out and that weight management is challenging in our obesogenic environment. They need a supportive team offering multiple options for medical nutrition therapy and the opportunity to be guided through these options to determine the best fit. Read More...
Winter warmer: Smart crime for thoughtful readers
Author Vaseem Khan wants his crime stories to be smart but he also wants readers to get new insights into the culture and politics of his ancestral homeland of India. Read More...