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Cardiology

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TAVI now an option for many more aortic stenosis patients

Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Neurology

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Lots of ‘breakthroughs’, still no cure. Do the new dementia drugs bring us any closer?

We often hear about “dementia breakthroughs” in the news – new genes being discovered, new blood tests being developed, new drugs being tested. However, there remains no effective or accessible cure for dementia.

By A/Prof Jill Dorrian

Respiratory and sleep

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Oral splints for OSA not a panacea

Oral devices for treating sleep apnoea should only be considered after every effort to use CPAP has failed as they are just not as effective, a Sydney sleep expert says

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Mental health

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Lifestyle prescription for mental health – 9 strategies for GPs

Jonah Hill’s Netflix documentary, is an insightful journey into the mind of his therapist, renowned psychiatrist Phil Stutz

By Prof Adrienne O'Neil

Sexual health

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Stakeholder perspectives of Australia’s national HPV vaccination program

Healthed provides pro-bono support for important research in general practice.

By Healthed

Respiratory and sleep

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Clinical diagnosis, investigation & management of restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition which is defined by disordered nocturnal movements of the lower limbs.

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Oncology

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Persistent neck lump – cancer till proven otherwise

Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Diet and nutrition

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Managing obesity in women

For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

By Ben Falkenmire

Sexual health

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Managing sexual health in postmenopausal women

According to the recently released ICD-11, female sexual dysfunction can be a result of a lack of desire (hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction or HSDD), sexual arousal dysfunction, or orgasmic dysfunction

By Ben Falkenmire

Obstetrics and gynaecology

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Practical infertility assessment

As a rule of thumb, one third of cases of infertility where the cause is known is due to female factors, a third is due to male factors and the remaining third is thought to be related to both male and female factors.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Immunology and allergy

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Lactose intolerance and dispelling myths

Lactose intolerance, a condition where the body cannot digest a milk sugar due to enzyme deficiency, is commonly considered in patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and bloating. It may occur in isolation or alongside other intolerances or irritable bowel syndrome.

By Dr Sarah Wood

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

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Triple therapy uptake for asthma slow

While GPs are familiar with triple therapy treatment for COPD, many are not considering the treatment for asthma patients.

By Ben Falkenmire

TAVI now an option for many more aortic stenosis patients

Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Cardiology

Lots of ‘breakthroughs’, still no cure. Do the new dementia drugs bring us any closer?

We often hear about “dementia breakthroughs” in the news – new genes being discovered, new blood tests being developed, new drugs being tested. However, there remains no effective or accessible cure for dementia.

By A/Prof Jill Dorrian

Clinical Articles

Neurology

Oral splints for OSA not a panacea

Oral devices for treating sleep apnoea should only be considered after every effort to use CPAP has failed as they are just not as effective, a Sydney sleep expert says

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Respiratory and sleep

Lifestyle prescription for mental health – 9 strategies for GPs

Jonah Hill’s Netflix documentary, is an insightful journey into the mind of his therapist, renowned psychiatrist Phil Stutz

By Prof Adrienne O'Neil

Clinical Articles

Mental health

Stakeholder perspectives of Australia’s national HPV vaccination program

Healthed provides pro-bono support for important research in general practice.

By Healthed

Clinical Articles

Sexual health

Clinical diagnosis, investigation & management of restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition which is defined by disordered nocturnal movements of the lower limbs.

By Healthed

Clinical Articles

Respiratory and sleep

Persistent neck lump – cancer till proven otherwise

Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Oncology

Managing obesity in women

For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

By Ben Falkenmire

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition

Managing sexual health in postmenopausal women

According to the recently released ICD-11, female sexual dysfunction can be a result of a lack of desire (hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction or HSDD), sexual arousal dysfunction, or orgasmic dysfunction

By Ben Falkenmire

Clinical Articles

Sexual health

Practical infertility assessment

As a rule of thumb, one third of cases of infertility where the cause is known is due to female factors, a third is due to male factors and the remaining third is thought to be related to both male and female factors.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Lactose intolerance and dispelling myths

Lactose intolerance, a condition where the body cannot digest a milk sugar due to enzyme deficiency, is commonly considered in patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and bloating. It may occur in isolation or alongside other intolerances or irritable bowel syndrome.

By Dr Sarah Wood

Clinical Articles

Immunology and allergy

Triple therapy uptake for asthma slow

While GPs are familiar with triple therapy treatment for COPD, many are not considering the treatment for asthma patients.

By Ben Falkenmire

Clinical Articles

Respiratory and sleep

Articles

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Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

We often hear about “dementia breakthroughs” in the news – new genes being discovered, new blood tests being developed, new drugs being tested. However, there remains no effective or accessible cure for dementia.

Oral devices for treating sleep apnoea should only be considered after every effort to use CPAP has failed as they are just not as effective, a Sydney sleep expert says

Jonah Hill’s Netflix documentary, is an insightful journey into the mind of his therapist, renowned psychiatrist Phil Stutz

Healthed provides pro-bono support for important research in general practice.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition which is defined by disordered nocturnal movements of the lower limbs.

Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

According to the recently released ICD-11, female sexual dysfunction can be a result of a lack of desire (hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction or HSDD), sexual arousal dysfunction, or orgasmic dysfunction

As a rule of thumb, one third of cases of infertility where the cause is known is due to female factors, a third is due to male factors and the remaining third is thought to be related to both male and female factors.

While GPs are familiar with triple therapy treatment for COPD, many are not considering the treatment for asthma patients.

Untreated aortic stenosis is deadly, here’s what GPs need to know.

We often hear about “dementia breakthroughs” in the news – new genes being discovered, new blood tests being developed, new drugs being tested. However, there remains no effective or accessible cure for dementia.

Oral devices for treating sleep apnoea should only be considered after every effort to use CPAP has failed as they are just not as effective, a Sydney sleep expert says

Jonah Hill’s Netflix documentary, is an insightful journey into the mind of his therapist, renowned psychiatrist Phil Stutz

Healthed provides pro-bono support for important research in general practice.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition which is defined by disordered nocturnal movements of the lower limbs.

Although still classed as a ‘rare cancer’, the incidence of cancer of the oropharynx continues to rise thanks largely to the prevalence of HPV-16, says Sydney ENT specialist Dr Julie Crawford.

For 31% of the Australian adult population living with obesity, exercise and diet will only help 1 in 20 to reduce weight

According to the recently released ICD-11, female sexual dysfunction can be a result of a lack of desire (hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction or HSDD), sexual arousal dysfunction, or orgasmic dysfunction

As a rule of thumb, one third of cases of infertility where the cause is known is due to female factors, a third is due to male factors and the remaining third is thought to be related to both male and female factors.

While GPs are familiar with triple therapy treatment for COPD, many are not considering the treatment for asthma patients.

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