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GPs regularly see patients with dental problems, yet more than half of survey respondents lack confidence in treating them. Here’s a practical guide.

Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

GPs regularly see patients with dental problems, yet more than half of survey respondents lack confidence in treating them. Here’s a practical guide.

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Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

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At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

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ody mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is.

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

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Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?

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A Danish study has linked HRT to dementia, but experts say the research is far from clearcut

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GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

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Many people in Australia, including psychiatrists, were surprised when earlier this year the medicines regulator down-scheduled MDMA, known colloquially as ecstasy, and psilocybin, from magic mushrooms.

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Ausculating the chest is critical to picking up this underdiagnosed condition

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Struggling to make time for yourself? You’re not alone, but it can be done…

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New Brain Health Guidelines – What GPs Can Do

Tuesday 4th August, 7pm - 9pm AEST

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Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey

Psychologist; Director, UNSW Ageing Futures Institute; ARC Laureate Fellow; Senior Principal Research Scientist, NeuRA

Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey translates the WHO's updated 2026 dementia risk-reduction guidelines changes into concrete actions for opportunistic risk assessment and targeted advice in everyday general practice.