clinical update

To freeze or not to freeze?

Dr Rose McDonnell·
Social egg freezing, affectionately known as “Eggsurance” by some, is a process whereby a woman has her ovaries stimulated by medication and then goes through an in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycle to collect eggs. These eggs are then cryopreserved using a technique called vitrification that avoids ice formation within the egg. They are then cooled to below the freezing point of water. Read More...
Clinical Articles
·5 mins read·

Multidisciplinary care for breast cancer patients

Professor Arlene Chan·
It has been well recognised that multidisciplinary care for patients with cancer results in many benefits for patients. Cancer Australia states that adopting multidisciplinary care results in increased survival, higher likelihood that treatment aligns with evidence-based guidelines, shorter timeframes between diagnosis and treatment commencement, greater patient access to accurate information and greater patient satisfaction. Read More...
Clinical Articles
·2 mins read·

Navigating the maze of fad diets

Jo Beer·
It can be confusing and frustrating determining the optimum dietary intake for our patients and ourselves. However, it is increasingly clear that the best approach is a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). Although the precise content of such a diet varies in different studies, the principles rely on eating a broad selection of plant-rich, whole foods, complemented by fresh fish, lean meat and extra virgin olive oil. Read More...
Clinical Articles
·3 mins read·