Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

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·

Downsized painkiller packs

Medical Forum·October 31, 2024

From next February, new national legislation will limit the general sale of paracetamol in supermarkets and convenience stores to 16 tablets, with some of the new packets now hitting store shelves. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

Features

WA’s smoking success story threatened by vapes

Detail needed on program replacing NDIS autism support

Closing the respiratory care gap

Call for distinct bereavement services – how to support patients

Clinicals

Aspiration risk and weight loss medication

Predicting childhood asthma before onset

Surgical intervention for lung cancer

Paediatric ENT considerations in upper respiratory infections

Guest Columns

Scope of practice: GP’s expertise in writing a script

Supporting cancer patients beyond diagnosis

Lifestyle

Lace up your hiking boots for WanderFest

Enjoy 3drops of wine in the Great Southern

Shey Marque: From medical research to poetry

Mr Barval Fine Wines – an evolving Margaret River gem

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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

Downsized painkiller packs

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