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In the news: April 2021

Medical Forum Newswire·April 6, 2021

In the news April 2021: Women up front; Urgent care centre; Bee very careful; Wound care gong; Public health jobs plea; Medicinal cannabis QoLs; Aged care missing out; Brain protein marker; Spooky research; End of an era; Jab for heart patients. Read More...

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In-brief: April 2021

Medical Forum Newswire·April 6, 2021

People in Western Australia making health care headlines. Read More...

News & Reports Research News WA News

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The heart of the matter

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical Editor·April 6, 2021

There is an old joke where different parts of the body argue amongst themselves about which is the most important. The brain, lungs and heart naturally see themselves as being above the rest. The punchline is when the anus goes on strike to prove that the remainder can’t cope without it. Read More...

Clinical Opinion Opinion

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Will private EDs fly?

Cathy O’Leary, Editor·April 6, 2021

It’s the pointy end of medical care – the part we hope to avoid as much as possible but still want to know is there for us, just in case. Read More...

Guest Column

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WA Research: new COVID-19 biomarkers identified

Medical Forum·April 1, 2021

New WA-based study found a set of COVID-19 biomarkers that can inform clinicians and researchers about the systemic effect of this disease. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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A glass of red a day may sway cataracts away

Medical Forum·April 1, 2021

A new study shows that people who consume moderate amounts of red wine or other alcoholic drinks are less likely to develop cataracts, compared to non-drinkers. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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WA Research: Leafy greens can boost muscle strength

Medical Forum·April 1, 2021

New study found that leafy vegetables can improve muscle function. Just one cup per day may do the trick. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Have your say on Australia’s Digital Health blueprint

Medical Forum·April 1, 2021

The Department of Health is asking doctors and other health providers to share their thoughts on digital health services. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Features

GP deserts putting patients and practitioners at risk

Meet Professor Livia Hool – a champion of cardiac disease research and advocacy

Patient and clinician experiences collide In a Heartbeat

Clinicals

Updates in the management of common vulval conditions

Updates to the Australian Cervical Screening Program: What you need to know

Dietary nitrate: a natural pathway to cardiovascular health

Cervical disc replacements: the long-term evidence

Guest Columns

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

The emotional side of money – how to avoid biases to become a better investor

Low iron among WA children – what doctors need to know

Lifestyle

The politics of comedy – He Huang at Perth Comedy Festival

Read all about the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

Round out summer at Sculpture at Bathers

The iX1 BMW EV offers a different kind of turbocharge

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In the news: April 2021

In-brief: April 2021

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WA Research: new COVID-19 biomarkers identified

A glass of red a day may sway cataracts away

WA Research: Leafy greens can boost muscle strength

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