In-brief: December 2024
People in Western Australia making health care headlines. Read More...
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News & views: December 2024
Breakthrough for kids with rare diseases; Lions hearing expands; WA Medicare awards; IUD cancer link queried; Clinic milestone; Sums on virtual care; Neurodivergent mums’ care; Letter to Editor; Baby boomers want home health care; St John looks to future amid sector pressures. Read More...
Government left holding the baby
While the will of many seems to support change, it has been a long and frustrating road for West Australians waiting for a modern-day reboot of our surrogacy laws. Read More...
Treatment options for foot pain
Previously I have written about causes and investigations for foot pain Once the underlying cause of foot pain is diagnosed, the appropriate treatment plan can be developed. The mainstay of most foot pathologies is non-operative measures. Read More...
Chronic pain in the elderly – assessment and challenges
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has quoted the prevalence of chronic pain to be 20% between the ages of 65-74, increasing to 24% in those 85 and over. With an aging population, managing chronic pain in older adults has become an increasingly important area of healthcare, albeit with its challenges. Read More...
Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to a range of symptoms usually resulting from atherosclerosis of arteries. In Australia it is estimated that 10% of patients in the primary care setting suffer from PVD and 20% of all patients over the age of 75 have arterial disease. Read More...
‘Tis the season for dodgy booze claims
It is the season for Christmas parties, mince pies and a cheeky tipple, but researchers are warning us not to be fooled by dodgy alcohol marketing that claim some drinks are healthier. Read More...
WA kids miss out on vax
Vaccination rates among children in WA are lagging far behind the national benchmark, prompting public health concerns. Read More...