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Prof Mark Patrick Taylor

Clinical Articles

Microplastics found in arterial plaque?!

A recent study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has linked microplastics with risk to human health.

Expert/s: Prof Mark Patrick Taylor, Dr Scott P. Wilson

Public health

Dr Lisa Nicole Sharwood

Clinical Articles

Which sports put the most kids in hospital?

Injuries are the leading cause of disability and death among Australian children and adolescents...

Expert/s: Dr Lisa Nicole Sharwood, Prof Rebecca Ivers, A/Prof Warwick Teague

Psychiatry, Public health

Podcasts

Technology-facilitated child sexual abuse, and considerations for clinicians

Susan McLean, a cyber safety expert, discusses the recognisable online sexual abuse signs and symptoms in young patients, and specific features of online grooming.

Expert/s: Susan McLean

Public health

Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble

Clinical Articles

Cow’s milk vs formula – recommendations have changed

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies. The latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and current Australian advice is no exception...

Expert/s: Adjunct Professor Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull, Dr Nina Jane Chad

Public health

A/Prof Mark Green

Podcasts

BPA & obesity

In the latest episode of The Clinical Takeaway, hear about recent developments regarding the effects of BPA plastics and health risks...

Expert/s: A/Prof Mark Green

Public health

Clinical Articles

More prescribing powers for nurse practitioners?

GP survey reveals strong views and important nuances...

Expert/s: Healthed

Emergency medicine, Public health

A/Prof Hannah Wechkunanukul

Clinical Articles

Migrants delay care for heart attacks

Why do so many migrants wait so long to seek help or go to hospital after chest pain - and what can we do about it?

Expert/s: A/Prof Hannah Wechkunanukul

Psychiatry, Public health

Clinical Articles

Anxiety drug pregabalin linked to rising number of deaths – here’s what you should know

There has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin...

Expert/s: Ian Hamilton, Prof Harry Sumnall

Infectious diseases, Public health

A/Prof Katie Attwell

Clinical Articles

Vaccine mandate for health workers in NSW likely to end

Months after COVID vaccines were introduced in 2021, governments and private organisations mandated them for various groups. Health and aged care workers were among the first to need two doses to keep their jobs.

Expert/s: A/Prof Katie Attwell, Jessica Kaufman

Neurology, Public health

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Brain health knowledge is low, but motivation is high

The public wants to reduce their risk of dementia, but many don't even know it's possible, let alone where to start...

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Dr Anthony Hull

Podcasts

Healthcare sustainability

Climate change is the single biggest health threat of this century. The evidence is in. How can the healthcare industry re-evaluate its processes and effectively combat climate change...

Expert/s: Dr Anthony Hull

Policy, Public health

A/Prof Becky Freeman

Clinical Articles

Are nicotine pouches safe, or even legal?

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

Expert/s: A/Prof Becky Freeman

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