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Modern medicine keeps everyone on their toes

Medical Forum·February 21, 2023

It was orthopaedics pitted against heart and cancer survivors – with the addition of women’s teams for the first time – when hockey players from all walks of life competed in Perth at the end of last year. Read More...

Community Lifestyle

·1 min read·

Time to look after yourself

Dr Melissa Black·February 21, 2023

The acute stressors of the pandemic may have settled but many health professionals are feeling prolonged stress and high levels of burnout. Dr Melissa Black explains. Read More...

Guest Column

·3 mins read·

Managing osteoarthritis without surgery

Dr Daniel Heredia·February 21, 2023

A program developed by Danish researchers is now a non-surgical option for Australians with osteoarthritis, explains HBF’s Dr Daniel Heredia. Read More...

Guest Column

·3 mins read·

Antimicrobial stewardship – the path to least resistance

Dr Ramya Raman·February 21, 2023

Allowing multiple prescribers will have a detrimental effect on antibiotic resistance, says Dr Ramya Raman. Read More...

Guest Column

·4 mins read·

New training pathway for GPs

Medical Forum·February 21, 2023

From this month, GP training officially moves back into the fold of Australia’s specialist medical colleges – the Royal Australia College of GPs and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Read More...

Features

·6 mins read·

CT scan radiation risk

Dr Conor Murray & Tim Rosenow·February 16, 2023

CT is one of the most transformative advances in medicine in the past 100 years. It is estimated to have a substantial impact on the speed of diagnosis in 50% of cases and, in a high proportion, the result is decisive in outcome. Approximately 15 per 1000 people undergo a CT scan annually in Australia. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·4 mins read·

Stress levels sky high for families of neurodiverse kids

Medical Forum·February 16, 2023

New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and negative relationships. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Charlie Teo: wonder and woe

Medical Forum·February 16, 2023

Controversial Australian neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has been back before the NSW Medical Council Professional Standards Committee for a week-long hearing into his performance. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·6 mins read·

Features

One diagnosis, an entirely changed outlook

The rise of weight loss drugs – and the potential pitfalls

Managing gaming disorder in a GP clinic

High risk, high reward – Raj Mohan’s approach to his work

Clinicals

When it’s not carpal tunnel syndrome

Practical considerations when deprescribing antidepressants

Clinical quiz: White lesion on the upper labial mucosa

WA clinical trial: A novel blood test to detect liver cancer

Guest Columns

When a doctor becomes the patient – making your practice doctor friendly

What to expect at a coronial inquest

Recognising and responding to domestic violence

Preventative health and dementia: the vital role of GPs

Lifestyle

How becoming a patient changed Dr Olivia Ong’s practice

Frankland Estate: A remote southern gem

More than just a song – La traviata at WA Opera

Crime, cartels and the West Coast

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Modern medicine keeps everyone on their toes

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