Blood test for kidney decline in Type 1 diabetes
People living with type 1 diabetes may be able to manage, treat and potentially avoid kidney decline in the future, with the assistance of a simple blood test developed here in WA. Read More...
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West Australian AMR breakthrough
One out of every 10 children with a bloodstream infection are infected with a multi-drug-resistant organism in the nation’s first-ever surveillance study investigating the prevalence of paediatric AMR. Read More...
Non-operative management of hip and knee osteoarthritis
Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects millions globally, significantly impairing their quality of life. Non-operative management strategies have garnered attention for their potential to enhance patient care without the risks associated with surgery, reflecting an updated perspective on OA treatment. Read More...
Meeting the global challenge of neurological disorders
In a recent Lancet Neurology article, the Global Burden of Disease Nervous System Disorders Collaborators reviewed the global burden of 37 nervous system diseases (in 2021) and estimated that 3.4 billion people (43% of the total population) suffered from a nervous system condition. Read More...
The Western Australian Gynaecologic Cancer Service (WAGCS) Survivorship Clinic
Cancer survivorship refers to a person living with cancer, from the time of diagnosis and primary treatment to the longer-term effects of the cancer and treatment itself, through to end of life. Historically it was a term used from completion of active cancer treatment, but there is now a shift to provide survivorship care from the point of diagnosis to improve the patient experience and outcomes. Read More...
Advances in surgical management of thymic tumours – robotic thymectomy
Thymic cancers are exceedingly rare, with an incidence of one to two cases per 100,000 person-years, with exceptionally diverse presentations. True incidence is unknown. Read More...
Changes in colorectal cancer incidence rates in young adults
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is predominantly a disease of older adults, but a concerning trend is the rising incidence among young patients under 50, while the incidence is decreasing in older adults primarily due to colonoscopy guidelines and pick up. Understanding the incidence, staging, and aetiology of colorectal cancer in the younger demographic is crucial for effective diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Read More...
Save the breast!
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women and its incidence continues to increase. Fortunately, the majority are diagnosed at an early stage and surgery remains the mainstay of treatment – usually with curative intent. An important discussion for the patient and surgeon is whether to undertake breast conservation surgery or mastectomy, with or without reconstruction. Read More...