Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Lipoprotein(a) for cardiovascular risk assessment

Dr Michael Page·April 20, 2022

The components of the standard comprehensive lipid panel – total, LDL- and HDL-cholesterol along with triglycerides – are well-known, as is the role of LDL-cholesterol as a key cardiovascular risk factor and target for risk-reducing therapy. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Simplifying the dietary approach to cardiovascular health

Jo Beer·April 20, 2022

Only 8% of Australian adults eat the recommended intake of vegetables, according to the most recent ABS National Health Survey (2017-18). Poor quality nutrition is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Getting down to business, COVID smart

Jayden Rogers·April 20, 2022

Governments and business need to remain nimble when responding to the COVID threat, says the research hub CEO Jayden Rogers. Read More...

Guest Column

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Dr Michael Muhlmann·April 20, 2022

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a much less invasive treatment for aortic stenosis than open heart surgery. Currently approved for intermediate and high-risk patients, it will likely soon be approved for low-risk patients. It is often performed under local anaesthesia and sedation. Most patients are discharged home within 24 hours. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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We know it hurts

Bruce Powell·April 18, 2022

We can’t ever lose sight of our job, argues retired Perth doctor Bruce Powell. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

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Young vapers 3 times as likely to smoke

Medical Forum·April 14, 2022

With countries such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand formerly touting vaping as the panacea for smoking, new research by the Australian National University’s (ANU) National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health indicates that the habit is far from risk free. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Evidence for fourth dose

Medical Forum·April 14, 2022

Benefits from a fourth mRNA dose against COVID are now supported by the latest research from Israel, which in January began administering a fourth dose of Pfizer to people over 60 and others considered high risk. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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WA Yarning circles bridge the gap

Medical Forum·April 14, 2022

In an Australian first, an Edith Cowan University (ECU) research project has established in-community stroke and brain injury support groups run by, and catering to Aboriginal Australians, who are often underrepresented in rehabilitation services. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Features

The ongoing pain of medicine shortages

Beyond hot flushes – the HRT debate

GP deserts putting patients and practitioners at risk

Meet Professor Livia Hool – a champion of cardiac disease research and advocacy

Clinicals

Contraceptive choices for women with endometriosis

Fertility concerns for Australia – how to manage them

Advances in breast cancer treatment and surgery

Sexually transmissible infections in WA: stay up to date and keep testing

Guest Columns

Avoiding the retirement red zone – planning for your best retirement

Reframing HIV prevention for WA’s diverse communities

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

Lifestyle

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

Round out summer at Sculpture at Bathers

LATEST ARTICLES

Lipoprotein(a) for cardiovascular risk assessment

Simplifying the dietary approach to cardiovascular health

Getting down to business, COVID smart

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement

We know it hurts

Young vapers 3 times as likely to smoke

Evidence for fourth dose

WA Yarning circles bridge the gap

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