Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

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

·3 mins read·

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

·2 mins read·

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

·3 mins read·

Meddle, the medical Wordle

Medical Forum·April 14, 2022

With doctors and nurses severely impacted by the fallout of COVID, a free new word game from the University of South Australia (UniSA), Meddle, is challenging health professionals during their breaks in a bid to boost their mental wellbeing. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

Sci-fi meets reality in plasma tech

Medical Forum·April 14, 2022

Science-fiction meets reality with cutting-edge research pioneering plasma jet healing coming one step closer to the instant wound healing technology that captures our imaginations on the big screen. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032

Medical Forum·April 14, 2022

The Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 is better late than never but lacks clear funding and disregards a successful South Australian model that was ripe for implementation, says leading social health policy expert, Dr Michelle Jones from Flinders University. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Rare but in the millions

Professor Gareth Baynam·April 12, 2022

Perth Children’s Hospital’s medical director of Rare Care Professor Gareth Baynam shines a light on uncommon diseases. Read More...

Guest Column

·3 mins read·

Myocarditis in the time of COVID

Dr Steve Gordon·April 12, 2022

Myocarditis and pericarditis have been thrust into the spotlight due to risks associated with COVID-19 disease, and as a potential side effect of mRNA COVID vaccines. These conditions represent inflammatory effects on the myocardium, or pericardium, and can co-exist. Severity ranges from minimally symptomatic and very low risk through to life-threatening cardiac decompensation and tamponade. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Features

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Taking the pressure off wounds – new guidance for health practitioners

Losing doctors to burnout – how to solve an ongoing problem

Clinicals

Esketamine: a new frontier in treatment-resistant depression

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program: a revolution in lung cancer

Bridging the gap: innovative models of mental health care

The role of pelvic health physiotherapy in persistent pelvic pain

Guest Columns

Compassion fatigue: the toll of constantly caring

The role of allied health professionals in dementia care

Autism research: what we know and what needs to be learned

Understanding sequencing risk: a crucial factor in retirement planning

Lifestyle

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