Western Australia's Independent Monthly for Health Professionals

Superhero viruses, AI and the final phage

Eric Martin·February 4, 2024

Two big changes in different fields of technology stand poised to radically impact global health. One of them – the artificial intelligence revolution – could hold the key to help counter the other – the alarming spike in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read More...

Features Lead Articles

·8 mins read·

Red alert for lowering bowel screening age

Suzanne Harrison·February 4, 2024

In Australia, 45 is the new 50 when it comes to bowel cancer screening. But could that age recommendation go even lower, and how can GPs help? Read More...

Features Lead Articles

·8 mins read·

AI is here to stay

Eric Martin·February 4, 2024

While the medical use of artificial Intelligence may currently appear confined to the labs and the realm of research in Australia, the reality is that many GPs in other countries are already using AI in the clinic. Read More...

News News & Reports

·3 mins read·

Championing children’s safety

Ara Jansen·February 4, 2024

She started her career as an ambulance volunteer and paramedic in Europe. Now living in Perth, Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg is a world authority on making children’s experiences with anaesthesia and surgery safer and more comfortable. Read More...

Features Lead Articles

·7 mins read·

ThyroSeq® v3 — a new molecular test for thyroid nodules

Dr Ben Dessauvagie·February 4, 2024

Ensuring a definitive result for indeterminate cases and reducing the need for surgery. Read More...

Clinical Articles Promoted Clinicals

·3 mins read·

Transparency – a new approach

Dr Joe Kosterich, Clinical Editor·February 4, 2024

Over 20 years ago freedom of information (FOI) laws were applied to medical practices. Doctors became legally obligated to provide their files to patients making an FOI request. There was significant concern at the time, which largely proved to be misplaced. Relatively few requests have been made. Read More...

Clinical Opinion Opinion

·2 mins read·

Time up on seven-day results wait

Cathy O’Leary, Editor·February 4, 2024

A big talking point in recent months has been the Federal Government’s plan to scrap the seven-day delay for patients wanting to access pathology and diagnostic imaging results on My Health Record. Read More...

Guest Column

·1 min read·

Meals just the tip of the iceberg

Medical Forum·February 1, 2024

Two new studies examining the impact of Australia’s cost of living crisis show the health impacts of people trying to make ends meet. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Features

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

Meet Dr Brigid Corrigan – plastic surgeon who loves her hands on job

Clinicals

Mapping the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation

Management of abdominal vascular compression syndromes

Exercise physiology and active rehabilitation for whiplash injuries

Guest Columns

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

Understanding sequencing risk: a crucial factor in retirement planning

Tackling vaccine hesitancy – what can GPs do?

Commercial property outlook: falling interest rates and immense opportunity

Lifestyle

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

Read all about the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

LATEST ARTICLES

Superhero viruses, AI and the final phage

Red alert for lowering bowel screening age

AI is here to stay

Championing children’s safety

ThyroSeq® v3 — a new molecular test for thyroid nodules

Transparency – a new approach

Time up on seven-day results wait

Meals just the tip of the iceberg

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