Hip fracture care pays off
Using a national clinical standard for hip fractures reduces the risk of death and significantly improves patient outcomes, a study has found. Read More...
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Black puppy to spark depression talk
GPs will play a key role in a new WA campaign to improve the care of people with depression and prevent suicidal behaviour. Read More...
Doctors can help in partner abuse
A patient screening program designed by a Perth sexual health clinic is helping to better support survivors of reproductive coercion and abuse. Read More...
Look for ‘silent’ asthma patients
Doctors are urged to be alert for possible cases of asthma, after a small increase in asthma-related deaths in Western Australia last year. Read More...
Cost of living linked to WA scurvy
Doctors have treated a Perth man for scurvy, prompting a warning the condition may be re-emerging due to current cost of living pressures. Read More...
So, what’s your plan for the future?
We are all hard-wired to react to outside stimuli. Deep in our brain, the amygdala makes sure of that. This pea-sized structure has us ready to stand and fight, or run and hide, depending on what life throws our way. Read More...
‘Problem’ scars: keloids, acne and harm scars
All cutaneous scars result from some form of injury to the skin, whether surgical, traumatic or infective. The pathophysiology and resulting anatomical changes in these scars are diverse, and so must the treatment be. Read More...
MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
The incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is rising globally, impacting approximately 6-7% of all adults. PTSD presents a complex clinical picture, often complicated by resistance to conventional therapies which typically comprise medications or therapy-based approaches. Read More...