Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Are pain problems an early marker of Alzheimer’s disease?

Prof Peter Drummond·November 6, 2024

Pain is common in Alzheimer's disease and in its preclinical stages including subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment, but what underlies this association is unclear. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·2 mins read·

Oral considerations in an ageing population

Prof Camile S. Farah·November 6, 2024

Ageing is a complex process reflecting changes that occur over the lifespan. Life expectancy has increased remarkably during the latter half of the last century. The number of persons aged 60 or above will rise from 962 million globally in 2017 to 2.1 billion in 2050 and 3.1 billion in 2100. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Palliation in wound care

Mrs Gordana Petkovska·November 4, 2024

A palliative approach to care can be employed in managing complex chronic wounds that fail to heal despite optimal treatment. Palliation being the comprehensive care provided to individuals with life-limiting diseases or incurable advanced chronic conditions that focuses on relieving symptom burden and improving a patient's quality of life rather than curative treatments. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Hypertension in the elderly

E/Prof Johan Rosman·November 4, 2024

Hypertension as a modifiable risk factor remains the leading cause of death globally, accounting in 2020 for 1.4 billion deaths that year. This number is increasing despite the major efforts of international organisations, improved training of healthcare professionals and patient awareness campaigns. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Marq of distinction

Dr Louis Papaelias·November 1, 2024

Mark Warren is a champion of the lesser known varieties in Margaret River. Varieties such as Gamay, Vermentino, Fiano, Grenache and Tempranillo have all found their way to his Yallingup winery. Read More...

Lifestyle Wine Review

·2 mins read·

Metabolic link to cancer

Medical Forum·October 31, 2024

Metabolic disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases have been linked to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

Tattoo removal cancer risk probe

Medical Forum·October 31, 2024

New research is looking at the possible risk of exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in the body following tattoo removal. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

App to reduce ED waiting time is a winner

Medical Forum·October 31, 2024

A novel way to reduce emergency department wait times via a mobile app has won this year’s WA Health Hackathon. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Features

Is it time for a scope of practice revamp?

Taking the pressure off wounds – new guidance for health practitioners

Losing doctors to burnout – how to solve an ongoing problem

Meet Dr Brigid Corrigan – plastic surgeon who loves her hands on job

Clinicals

The role of pelvic health physiotherapy in persistent pelvic pain

The shoulder – complex joints made easy

Mapping the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation

Guest Columns

The role of allied health professionals in dementia care

Autism research: what we know and what needs to be learned

Understanding sequencing risk: a crucial factor in retirement planning

Tackling vaccine hesitancy – what can GPs do?

Lifestyle

Suspended in art – the story Stelarc

Belle of the ball – meet the Perth actor playing a Disney princess

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

The politics of comedy – He Huang at Perth Comedy Festival

LATEST ARTICLES

Are pain problems an early marker of Alzheimer’s disease?

Oral considerations in an ageing population

Palliation in wound care

Hypertension in the elderly

Marq of distinction

Metabolic link to cancer

Tattoo removal cancer risk probe

App to reduce ED waiting time is a winner

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