WA Research Scoop: tackling untreatable retinal diseases in Western Australia
The Western Australian Retinal Disease (WARD) study is tackling various diseases affecting eye health in WA. Read More...
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To freeze or not to freeze?
Social egg freezing, affectionately known as “Eggsurance” by some, is a process whereby a woman has her ovaries stimulated by medication and then goes through an in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycle to collect eggs. These eggs are then cryopreserved using a technique called vitrification that avoids ice formation within the egg. They are then cooled to below the freezing point of water. Read More...
Where have my periods gone?
The prevalence of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is approximately 1%. It is a clinical syndrome defined by loss of ovarian activity before age 40 and characterised by menstrual disturbance (oligoamenorrhea), raised gonadotrophins and low oestradiol. Read More...
OMG! O-RADS and IOTA ADNEX are here
Ovarian cysts are incredibly common. It is important for imaging professionals to issue accurate reports so that benign lesions are not worked up unnecessarily, whilst not dismissing potentially significant ones. Read More...
Heart Disease in Women – Different Symptoms, Different Syndromes
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women in Australia and the Western world. Women are twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to any other disease. Read More...
Testosterone therapy in postmenopausal women
The use of testosterone therapy in females has been addressed in the first global consensus position statement. It aimed to provide guidance on assessment and management of female sexual dysfunction and indications for testosterone therapy. Read More...
Multidisciplinary care for breast cancer patients
It has been well recognised that multidisciplinary care for patients with cancer results in many benefits for patients. Cancer Australia states that adopting multidisciplinary care results in increased survival, higher likelihood that treatment aligns with evidence-based guidelines, shorter timeframes between diagnosis and treatment commencement, greater patient access to accurate information and greater patient satisfaction. Read More...
Navigating the maze of fad diets
It can be confusing and frustrating determining the optimum dietary intake for our patients and ourselves. However, it is increasingly clear that the best approach is a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). Although the precise content of such a diet varies in different studies, the principles rely on eating a broad selection of plant-rich, whole foods, complemented by fresh fish, lean meat and extra virgin olive oil. Read More...