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Assessing problematic alcohol use (in 10 minutes)

Most alcohol-related harm occurs in people who don't meet criteria for addiction – this structured approach to assessment is also an intervention…

Clinical Articles

Rethinking HFpEF: Targeting obesity as the root cause

How weight loss could reverse disease progression

Clinical Articles

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026.

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Fascia, ageing and diffuse pain: A clinical update

Dr Marita Long talks with physiotherapist Alison Slater about viewing common midlife and older-patient musculoskeletal complaints through a different – and often overlooked – lens.

Podcasts

Setting healthy boundaries in general practice

Dr Josephine Braid discusses setting healthy boundaries in clinical practice. Explore why boundaries can be dificult for doctors, how they show up in everyday consultations, and why protecting your own sustainability is essential for long‑term patient care.

Podcasts

Fascia: The hidden network changing how we understand pain

Physiotherapist Alison Slater reveals why fascia, a dynamic, innervated system is key to understanding movement, chronic pain, and patient care, challenging traditional musculoskeletal paradigms and offering practical insights for clinicians.

Clinical Articles

More women are using steroids, and many don’t know the risks

What's behind the rise, and why harm minimisation needs to target women too

Clinical Articles

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

Clinical Articles

Worried about turning 60? Science says that’s when many of us actually peak

As your youth fades further into the past, you may start to fear growing older.

Clinical Articles

Tirzepatide vs semaglutide: A head-to-head comparison for management of obesity

The SURMOUNT-5 trial has provided definitive evidence that tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for obesity treatment, achieving an additional 6.5% body weight reduction and nearly doubling the proportion of patients who lose 25% or more of their body weight.

Clinical Articles

GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP RAs for obstructive sleep apnoea – What is their role?

With obesity demonstrating mortality rates comparable to cigarette smoking and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) potentially affecting up to one billion people worldwide, the intersection of these conditions demands innovative therapeutic approaches. Recent advances in incretin-based therapies, particularly the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro), are revolutionising treatment for patients with concurrent obesity and OSA, offering clinically significant improvements that may challenge traditional CPAP-centric management strategies.

Clinical Articles

Simple muscle-building strategies for older patients

‘Strength snacking,’ one-minute screening and other practical ways to support mobility and independence

Lifestyle

Assessing problematic alcohol use (in 10 minutes)

Most alcohol-related harm occurs in people who don't meet criteria for addiction – this structured approach to assessment is also an intervention…

Rethinking HFpEF: Targeting obesity as the root cause

How weight loss could reverse disease progression

The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026.

Fascia, ageing and diffuse pain: A clinical update

Dr Marita Long talks with physiotherapist Alison Slater about viewing common midlife and older-patient musculoskeletal complaints through a different – and often overlooked – lens.

Setting healthy boundaries in general practice

Dr Josephine Braid discusses setting healthy boundaries in clinical practice. Explore why boundaries can be dificult for doctors, how they show up in everyday consultations, and why protecting your own sustainability is essential for long‑term patient care.

Fascia: The hidden network changing how we understand pain

Physiotherapist Alison Slater reveals why fascia, a dynamic, innervated system is key to understanding movement, chronic pain, and patient care, challenging traditional musculoskeletal paradigms and offering practical insights for clinicians.

More women are using steroids, and many don’t know the risks

What's behind the rise, and why harm minimisation needs to target women too

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

Worried about turning 60? Science says that’s when many of us actually peak

As your youth fades further into the past, you may start to fear growing older.

Tirzepatide vs semaglutide: A head-to-head comparison for management of obesity

The SURMOUNT-5 trial has provided definitive evidence that tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for obesity treatment, achieving an additional 6.5% body weight reduction and nearly doubling the proportion of patients who lose 25% or more of their body weight.

GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP RAs for obstructive sleep apnoea – What is their role?

Simple muscle-building strategies for older patients

‘Strength snacking,’ one-minute screening and other practical ways to support mobility and independence

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Eczema Practical Updates for General Practice

Tuesday 12th May, 7pm - 9pm AEST

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A/Prof Li-Chuen Wong

Consultant Dermatologist; Senior Specialist Visiting Medical Officer, Head, Dermatology Department, Children's Hospital at Westmead

In this talk, Associate Professor Li-Chuen Wong will outline a practical, structured approach to managing these patients. We invite you to join the next Healthed webcast.

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Most alcohol-related harm occurs in people who don't meet criteria for addiction – this structured approach to assessment is also an intervention…

How weight loss could reverse disease progression

Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in March 2026.

Dr Marita Long talks with physiotherapist Alison Slater about viewing common midlife and older-patient musculoskeletal complaints through a different – and often overlooked – lens.

Dr Josephine Braid discusses setting healthy boundaries in clinical practice. Explore why boundaries can be dificult for doctors, how they show up in everyday consultations, and why protecting your own sustainability is essential for long‑term patient care.

Physiotherapist Alison Slater reveals why fascia, a dynamic, innervated system is key to understanding movement, chronic pain, and patient care, challenging traditional musculoskeletal paradigms and offering practical insights for clinicians.

What's behind the rise, and why harm minimisation needs to target women too

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

As your youth fades further into the past, you may start to fear growing older.

The SURMOUNT-5 trial has provided definitive evidence that tirzepatide is superior to semaglutide for obesity treatment, achieving an additional 6.5% body weight reduction and nearly doubling the proportion of patients who lose 25% or more of their body weight.

‘Strength snacking,’ one-minute screening and other practical ways to support mobility and independence

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Healthed

Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Eczema Practical Updates for General Practice

Tuesday 12th May, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

A/Prof Li-Chuen Wong

Consultant Dermatologist; Senior Specialist Visiting Medical Officer, Head, Dermatology Department, Children's Hospital at Westmead

In this talk, Associate Professor Li-Chuen Wong will outline a practical, structured approach to managing these patients. We invite you to join the next Healthed webcast.