Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Advancements in managing spinal pain: A comprehensive approach

A/Prof Greg Cunningham·March 7, 2024

Spinal pain poses a common challenge for medical practitioners, especially GPs in Australia, where it stands as the most prevalent musculoskeletal issue encountered by healthcare providers. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Online illicit drug risk

Medical Forum·March 7, 2024

New Australian research has highlighted the need for more local drug-testing facilities to prevent harm and overdose, with 35% of illicit drugs bought online found to contain unknown ingredients. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Donated food duds

Medical Forum·March 7, 2024

A study of a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank WA has prompted calls for an overhaul of laws and policies to ensure safe and nutritious food is available for its vulnerable clients. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Australia’s housing fuelling a heat health crisis

Medical Forum·March 7, 2024

“I don’t have air-con and can’t afford to run the fans I’ve got. … I hate summer so much. I just wish to die.” Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·3 mins read·

Nasal spray for ear bugs gets closer

Medical Forum·March 7, 2024

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...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

RSV vax for WA babies

Medical Forum·March 7, 2024

WA will become the first Australian State to rollout a free respiratory syncytial virus vaccine program for infants. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

The role of botulinum toxin type A in pain management

Dr Jie Xiu·March 7, 2024

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...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing in chronic pain

Dr Chris Martin·March 7, 2024

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...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Features

From a lived experience to setting up a practice for veterans

Is it time for a scope of practice revamp?

Taking the pressure off wounds – new guidance for health practitioners

Losing doctors to burnout – how to solve an ongoing problem

Clinicals

Bridging the gap: innovative models of mental health care

The role of pelvic health physiotherapy in persistent pelvic pain

The shoulder – complex joints made easy

Guest Columns

Compassion fatigue: the toll of constantly caring

The role of allied health professionals in dementia care

Autism research: what we know and what needs to be learned

Understanding sequencing risk: a crucial factor in retirement planning

Lifestyle

Suspended in art – the story Stelarc

Belle of the ball – meet the Perth actor playing a Disney princess

It’s all about the chemistry – meet Optus Stadium’s executive chef

The politics of comedy – He Huang at Perth Comedy Festival

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