Virtual ED expands into mental health
In a WA-first, the State Government will launch a new mental health co-response model as part of the virtual emergency department within the State Health Operations Centre. Read More...
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Mapping the value of vaccines
Telethon Kids Institute researchers have helped map the global impact of life-saving vaccines to mark the 50-year anniversary of the Expanded Program on Immunisation. Read More...
AstraZeneca drops COVID vax
AstraZeneca has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. Read More...
Uterine fibroid embolisation
Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolisation (UAE), can be seen as a transformative option in gynaecological healthcare, particularly for women with symptomatic fibroids aged 35-50 who are premenopausal and have completed their childbearing years. Read More...
The predictability of robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement outcomes
In the rapidly evolving landscape of orthopaedic surgery, the integration of robotic assistance in hip and knee arthroplasty, in my opinion, has become a game-changer. Read More...
Navigating diet therapies in irritable bowel syndrome
Understanding the intricate relationship between diet, lifestyle and gastrointestinal health is paramount for medical professionals, especially when addressing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that significantly impact women's health. Read More...
Ovarian reserve: a critical determinant of female fertility
Ovarian reserve, defined by the quantity and quality of remaining oocytes within the ovaries, plays a pivotal role in female fertility. This article explores the concept of ovarian reserve, its impact on achieving pregnancy, and various factors influencing its decline, plus methods of assessment and potential management strategies. Read More...
Ovarian endometriomas
Endometriosis affects one in seven women and is more common in certain groups, affecting 50% of women with chronic pelvic pain, 40% of women with subfertility and 25% of transgender men. Symptoms include pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyschezia, dyspareunia, fatigue and subfertility. Read More...