Surgery for the strong-hearted
Dr Robert Larbalestier has dedicated his life to looking after people’s hearts and lungs, but as he tells Ara Jansen, we also have to look after ourselves. Read More...
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Two hearts shift focus
It’s difficult to bump COVID off the front page but the death of two revered Australian cricketers did just that a few weeks ago. Read More...
Left Atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the commonest causes of stroke (particularly debilitating stroke). Thromboembolism usually occurs when thrombus is dislodged from the left atrial appendage (LAA). It is estimated that 90% of emboli in patients with AF come from the left atrial appendage. Read More...
Fourth jab for all?
Despite last week’s announcement of a fourth COVID shot for vulnerable Australians, experts are still uncertain about the need to extend the vaccine booster program to include others who are less at risk. Read More...
COVID booster future
Australia’s COVID vaccination program could benefit from greater clarity thanks to new research by the Telethon Kids Institute investigating the most effective, long‐term strategies for delivering booster vaccinations. Read More...
Autism and the amygdala
New research released just in time for World Autism Week (28th March to the 3rd of April) shines a light on the rapid growth of the amygdala during the first two years of life in children who go on to develop autism. Read More...
Cosmetic Chaos
With some 300 people registering to take part in class action against disgraced cosmetic surgeon Dr Lanzer and four of his associates, AHPRA’s podcast Taking care offers doctors the chance to hear first-hand about the impact of rogue cosmetic surgery on patients. Read More...
Canned fish back on the menu
Despite Australia being known for its hot sun and sandy beaches, a new study by Curtin University found that 95 percent of Australians have low levels of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, with researchers recommending increasing our intake using food sources such as oily fish. Read More...