What is trauma-informed care and why is it important?
With nearly 41% of Australians experiencing violence before adulthood, it is important to understand the impact of trauma on a patient’s healthcare journey. Read More...
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Muscle strength is an indicator of human vitality. It fluctuates throughout the day, following a circadian pattern, and it also changes across a lifespan. Muscle strength increases until about 25-35 years of age after which it plateaus and then declines at a rate of about 10% per decade after the fifth decade of life. The rate of decline can differ based on patient’s sex and assessed muscle group. Read More...
Integrating digital resources into mental health care in general practice
As GPs, we are often short of both time and resources, and when it comes to providing mental health care, many of us feel inadequately prepared for the task. We are also often isolated and under-supported. Read More...
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COVID vaccines safe in pregnancy
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ECU eyes off uveal melanoma
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What’s going on with bird flu?
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