WHO study links moderate alcohol use with higher cancer risk
New study by the World Health Organization suggests that one in four new breast cancers and one in five colon cancers in Canada can be attributed to alcohol consumption. Read More...
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Oral appliances in adult obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and resultant sleep fragmentation and oxygen desaturation have been associated with daytime sleepiness, cognitive impairment, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, increased risk of motor vehicle accidents and can have significant effects on quality of life. It can affect 4% to 9% of the middle-aged population (up to 34% of men in some studies) and is two to three times more common in older individuals than those under 64 years. Read More...
How doctors can maintain good mental health
A targeted approach to improving our wellbeing and a thoughtful approach to managing the demands upon us can turn our work from a source of stress to a source of further wellbeing. Mental health statistics for Australian doctors are sobering with high rates of psychological distress, as well as depressive and anxiety disorders. Work stress is often cited as a contributory factor and yet our unique work as doctors has the potential to contribute enormously to our mental wellbeing. Read More...
Primary hyperparathyroidism
In general practice, primary hyperparathyroidism may occur as commonly as one in 2000 patients. This disorder is characterised by an elevated serum calcium, an elevated or inappropriately normal serum PTH, and frequently low serum phosphate due to renal phosphate wasting. Read More...
Restoring quality of life after prostate cancer treatment
One in seven Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early diagnosis is associated with prolonged survival – with treatment 95% will live at least five years, and in younger men 30 years or more. Curative treatment with surgery (radical prostatectomy (RP) and radiotherapy (RT)) is effective, but side effects are common and with major impact on quality of life. Read More...
Management of Metabolic Syndrome
Middle-aged men over 45 will commonly be diagnosed as being overweight/obese, mildly hypertensive and having high cholesterol and/or triglycerides and impaired fasting glucose on blood tests. The doctor would then prescribe an antihypertensive medication and a statin and advise the patient that he needs to lose weight. Read More...
Treatment options for localised prostate cancer
After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, many men will turn to their GP for advice on treatment choice. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you achieve the best outcomes for them by asking four questions. Read More...
Lipoedema – a common condition with common misconceptions
Lipoedema was first described in 1940, yet very little is understood about the disorder affecting about one in 10 women. It’s known as ‘adiposis dolorosa’ or painful fat. Read More...