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Prof Parastou Donyai
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Ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms?

There’s been some confusion recently on whether we should or shouldn’t take ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19 – especially after the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its stance. After initially recommending people avoid taking ibuprofen to treat symptoms of the new coronavirus disease, as of March 19 the WHO now does not recommend avoiding ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms.

By Prof Parastou Donyai
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Dr Linda Calabresi
  • Clinical Articles

Kids and COVID

With all the debate about whether or not schools should be closed the question has to be asked – how risky is this coronavirus pandemic to children?

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Healthed
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COVID-19 and face masks – expert advice

When it comes to protection in your practice, surgical face masks to limit droplet transmission are the standard recommendation, assuming you can get ahold of them – but what about when seeing patients who have or may have COVID-19?

By Healthed
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Healthed
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COVID-19: promising treatments begin to emerge

While the majority of patients infected with COVID-19 will not require treatment, there is new hope for those that do go on to become seriously ill. A few treatments developed for other illnesses are showing promise, says Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Bernard Hudson.

By Healthed
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Dr Caroline Henckels
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The law and self-isolation

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that anyone entering Australia must enter a 14-day self-quarantine period. Some questions have been raised as to how this new mandate would be administered and enforced. The answer to these questions relies on a somewhat complex patchwork of state and federal laws and whether relevant federal and state government emergency powers have been activated.

By Dr Caroline Henckels, Dr Maria O'Sullivan
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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10 important facts on COVID-19

There is so much being written about COVID-19 it can be easy to get lost in a sea of information, much of which isn't accurate or up to date. These are ten of the most crucial things to keep front of mind currently regarding the new disease.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Prof David Castle
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Psychedelic Medicine – what does the future hold?

Professor David Castle, Chair Psychiatry St Vincent’s Hospital and University of Melbourne and Board Director Mind Medicine Australia, answers some of the big questions about the re-emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in this Q&A.

By Prof David Castle
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Breast implant advice

“Breast implants are not lifelong devices,” says plastic surgeon, Professor Rodney Cooter. Even with the most advanced version of these implants put in by the most experienced surgeons, there is likely to be deterioration over time and patients should be warned of this potential and regularly monitored.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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A/Prof Lee-Fay Low
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Which aged care services were found to be substandard?

In July 2019, the government introduced new aged care standards to “raise the bar” in an aged care system where some nursing home residents have experienced care that is neglectful, depersonalised, uncaring, unsafe and of poor quality.

By A/Prof Lee-Fay Low
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Infant sleep problems can signal future emotional issues

Babies with severe sleep problems are more likely to have anxiety issues as they grow up, Australian researchers say. That’s the rather depressing conclusion following the prospective Maternal Health Study, that looked at almost 1500 mother-baby pairs from 15 weeks gestation to when the child turned 10.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Linda Calabresi
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Eczema equals itch

The number one classic feature of atopic eczema is itch, even in little babies, says Dr Anne Halbert, consultant dermatologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. “It’s itchy right from the very start,” she says.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
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Dr Julaine Allan
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Fentanyl now appearing on Sydney streets

On February 21 NSW Health issued a warning about methamphetamine and cocaine being contaminated with the dangerous opioid fentanyl. Several people who had taken these illicit stimulant drugs presented to Sydney hospitals with symptoms of opioid overdose, raising the alarm. Drug tests found fentanyl and acetyl-fentanyl had caused the overdoses.

By Dr Julaine Allan
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Ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms?

There’s been some confusion recently on whether we should or shouldn’t take ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19 – especially after the World Health Organization (WHO) changed its stance. After initially recommending people avoid taking ibuprofen to treat symptoms of the new coronavirus disease, as of March 19 the WHO now does not recommend avoiding ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms.

By Prof Parastou Donyai
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
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Kids and COVID

With all the debate about whether or not schools should be closed the question has to be asked – how risky is this coronavirus pandemic to children?

By Dr Linda Calabresi
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
shutterstock_1661796037

COVID-19 and face masks – expert advice

When it comes to protection in your practice, surgical face masks to limit droplet transmission are the standard recommendation, assuming you can get ahold of them – but what about when seeing patients who have or may have COVID-19?

By Healthed
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
shutterstock_265330928

COVID-19: promising treatments begin to emerge

While the majority of patients infected with COVID-19 will not require treatment, there is new hope for those that do go on to become seriously ill. A few treatments developed for other illnesses are showing promise, says Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Bernard Hudson.

By Healthed
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
shutterstock_1667840362

The law and self-isolation

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that anyone entering Australia must enter a 14-day self-quarantine period. Some questions have been raised as to how this new mandate would be administered and enforced. The answer to these questions relies on a somewhat complex patchwork of state and federal laws and whether relevant federal and state government emergency powers have been activated.

By Dr Caroline Henckels, Dr Maria O'Sullivan
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
shutterstock_1654083868

10 important facts on COVID-19

There is so much being written about COVID-19 it can be easy to get lost in a sea of information, much of which isn't accurate or up to date. These are ten of the most crucial things to keep front of mind currently regarding the new disease.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
shutterstock_1364558297

Psychedelic Medicine – what does the future hold?

Professor David Castle, Chair Psychiatry St Vincent’s Hospital and University of Melbourne and Board Director Mind Medicine Australia, answers some of the big questions about the re-emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in this Q&A.

By Prof David Castle
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
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Breast implant advice

“Breast implants are not lifelong devices,” says plastic surgeon, Professor Rodney Cooter. Even with the most advanced version of these implants put in by the most experienced surgeons, there is likely to be deterioration over time and patients should be warned of this potential and regularly monitored.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
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Which aged care services were found to be substandard?

In July 2019, the government introduced new aged care standards to “raise the bar” in an aged care system where some nursing home residents have experienced care that is neglectful, depersonalised, uncaring, unsafe and of poor quality.

By A/Prof Lee-Fay Low
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
shutterstock_1365436751

Infant sleep problems can signal future emotional issues

Babies with severe sleep problems are more likely to have anxiety issues as they grow up, Australian researchers say. That’s the rather depressing conclusion following the prospective Maternal Health Study, that looked at almost 1500 mother-baby pairs from 15 weeks gestation to when the child turned 10.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
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Eczema equals itch

The number one classic feature of atopic eczema is itch, even in little babies, says Dr Anne Halbert, consultant dermatologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. “It’s itchy right from the very start,” she says.

By Dr Linda Calabresi
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles
Hand offering ziplock bag filled with white powder

Fentanyl now appearing on Sydney streets

On February 21 NSW Health issued a warning about methamphetamine and cocaine being contaminated with the dangerous opioid fentanyl. Several people who had taken these illicit stimulant drugs presented to Sydney hospitals with symptoms of opioid overdose, raising the alarm. Drug tests found fentanyl and acetyl-fentanyl had caused the overdoses.

By Dr Julaine Allan
Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

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