Nasal spray for ear bugs gets closer
A nasal spray that could potentially prevent childhood ear infections and reduce antibiotic use is a step closer to clinical trials, thanks to a $500,000 grant. Read More...
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RSV vax for WA babies
WA will become the first Australian State to rollout a free respiratory syncytial virus vaccine program for infants. Read More...
The role of botulinum toxin type A in pain management
Botulinum toxin is the most lethal substance known to humankind being 100 billion times more toxic than cyanide. It was first discovered by German physician and poet Justinus Kerner during an outbreak of botulinum in Germany due to spoiled sausages. He went on to conduct clinical experiments on himself to develop treatment and preventative measures. Read More...
Opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing in chronic pain
The management of chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) remains a significant challenge in healthcare. While opioids are often considered for pain relief, their use requires careful consideration due to potential risks, side effects and potential harm. This article explores best practices in opioid use for CNCP, the risks associated with co-prescription of benzodiazepines, and the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management. Read More...
Interventional pain management for knee osteoarthritis
Knee pain manifests through various aetiologies, including injuries to cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones, as well as inflammatory conditions such as bursitis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Some of other contributing factors may include patellofemoral pain syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter disease, cancer, or referred pain from the hip joint or lumbar spine. Read More...
Ten-minute consult: Recurrent abdominal pain in children
Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) is defined as at least three bouts of pain occurring over a period of at least three months, severe enough to affect daily activities. It has been reported to be prevalent in up to 25% of all children of school age with no organic cause found in the majority. Read More...
The numbers tell a story
While numbers can be manipulated (lies, damn lies, and statistics), raw numbers can tell a story. On January 31, the Productivity Commission reported “…total government recurrent expenditure for health services for the latest years covered in this report was $150.9 billion.” Public hospitals cost $90 billion in 2021-22, with primary and community health a mere $55.4 billion. Read More...
One man’s pain is society’s gain
Chronic pain is a pain in the neck, sometimes literally. Read More...