Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

Dr Narelle Hadlow·October 4, 2018

Does the new NIPT replace the 12-week ultrasound scan?” The answer is ‘no’. We ask pathologist Dr Narelle Hadlow and obstetric radiologist Dr Anjana Thottungal to explain why. Here is Narelle’s views. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Working Those Post-Surgery Moves

Adam Spiroff·October 4, 2018

When the human body has been put through the mill it’s imperative to move and stretch says physiotherapist, Adam Spiroff. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

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Feeling ‘Safe’ to Move

Dr Brett Buist·October 4, 2018

There are viable treatment options for a common and painful condition that don’t involve opioids and surgery, says exercise physiologist, Dr Brett Buist. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

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Investigating the painful shoulder – a Pandora’s Box?

Dr Jonathan Spencer·October 4, 2018

Advanced imaging, particularly MRI, has led to greater accuracy in diagnosing the painful shoulder. However, too much information can create its own problems. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Maintaining adherence in treating psychotic disorders

Dr Gordon Shymko·October 4, 2018

Whether we call it poor compliance, adherence or concordance, many patients with psychotic disorders cease psychotropic medications. It commonly causes relapse and heartache in disorders such as schizophrenia. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Fixing the Problem of Disease

Mike McRae·October 4, 2018

The changing definition of disease compels us to ask what it means to be a physician, suggests medical scientist and writer Mike McRae. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

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Reflections on End of Life Care

Dr Barry Fatovich·October 3, 2018

Einstein wrote: “Life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be lived.” Dr Barry Fatovich believes they are words to be considered in this debate. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

·3 mins read·

Give Us Peace

Jan Hallam·October 3, 2018

November 11 marks the centenary of the armistice that ended World War I. That’s a powerfully symbolic anniversary...

Lifestyle

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Features

The ongoing pain of medicine shortages

Beyond hot flushes – the HRT debate

GP deserts putting patients and practitioners at risk

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

Clinicals

Fertility concerns for Australia – how to manage them

Advances in breast cancer treatment and surgery

Sexually transmissible infections in WA: stay up to date and keep testing

Updates in the management of common vulval conditions

Guest Columns

Avoiding the retirement red zone – planning for your best retirement

Reframing HIV prevention for WA’s diverse communities

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

Lifestyle

It’s all about the chemistry – meet Optus Stadium’s executive chef

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

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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)

Working Those Post-Surgery Moves

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Investigating the painful shoulder – a Pandora’s Box?

Maintaining adherence in treating psychotic disorders

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Reflections on End of Life Care

Give Us Peace

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