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Left Atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in atrial fibrillation

Dr Richard Clugston·April 4, 2022

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...

Clinical Articles

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Fourth jab for all?

Medical Forum·March 31, 2022

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...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

COVID booster future

Medical Forum·March 31, 2022

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...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Autism and the amygdala

Medical Forum·March 31, 2022

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...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Cosmetic Chaos

Medical Forum·March 31, 2022

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...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Canned fish back on the menu

Medical Forum·March 31, 2022

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...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Travel after COVID

Medical Forum·March 31, 2022

Open borders and a lack of communication with doctors has resulted in confusion in many general practices about the documentation and testing requirements for people wanting to travel internationally, with some GPs worried that they might be held liable for acting out of ignorance. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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COVID risks to anaesthesia

Medical Forum·March 24, 2022

Changes to elective surgery rules in WA this week come as new research from the UK recommends that patients should avoid elective surgery for seven weeks after a COVID infection, unless the benefits of doing so exceed the risk of waiting. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Left Atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in atrial fibrillation

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Travel after COVID

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