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Sophia Auld

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Sexual health

Clinical Articles

Preserving fertility in young people with cancer

New resource to support better outcomes following cancer treatment

Gastroenterology

Clinical Articles

When gallstones matter – and when they don’t

Practical advice for managing incidental findings, first episodes, and recurrent symptoms.

Women's health

Clinical Articles

PMOS: How early management changes the trajectory

Timely intervention can help break the hormone dysfunction/weight gain loop and significantly improve outcomes...

Gastroenterology

Clinical Articles

Barrett’s oesophagus and cancer risk

While progression is rare, knowing who to investigate—and how—can make all the difference.

Travel medicine

Clinical Articles

Travel medicine updates you may have missed

From rabies and dengue vaccines to malaria prophylaxis, experts highlight key developments in travel health...

Orthopaedic and sports medicine

Clinical Articles

Tips and tricks for managing shoulder pain in GP

Which findings really matter, who to inject, when to refer urgently and more…

Policy, Politics

Clinical Articles

Eight out of 10 GPs feel the govt’s not listening, but why not?

GPs know how to fix what's broken, so why aren't we an effective political force?

Rheumatology

Clinical Articles

Expert tips and tricks for managing bone health in GP

Practical advice for choosing the best treatment for each patient.

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Probiotics for the vaginal microbiome?

What the evidence says for BV, UTIs, candida and more...

Policy

Clinical Articles

Tech giants face their ‘big tobacco’ moment

As US courts find Meta & YouTube liable for psychological harm, is the social media ban protecting young peoples' mental health here?

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

Measles resurgence – are your patients at risk?

Global outbreaks and rising Australian cases highlight the need to protect travellers...

Rheumatology

Clinical Articles

Osteoporosis treatment myths and facts

Experts debunk some common misconceptions about managing bone health

When is a mammogram not enough?

Which women might warrant non-standard breast screening, and what are the risks and benefits of available tests…

Clinical Articles

Women's health

1 in 5 GPs fearful of violence from their mentally ill patients

In the past year, 1 in 7 GPs were threatened, while 1 in 14 experienced physical violence...

Clinical Articles

Career, Mental health

Practical guide to deprescribing antidepressants

How to differentiate withdrawal symptoms from relapse, and reduce the risk of both...

Clinical Articles

Mental health, Psychiatry

CKD medical management – key updates

PBS-listed drugs for CKD can slow deterioration by years, but early diagnosis is paramount...

Clinical Articles

Renal medicine

6 tips for managing anaphylaxis

Allergy specialist Dr Celia Zubrinich offers practical tips for managing anaphylaxis - and some traps to avoid as well…

Clinical Articles

Immunology and allergy

GPs predict instant test results nightmare

GPs already regularly encounter distressed patients who’ve misinterpreted their pathology and imaging – they fear the new policy will make things much worse.

Clinical Articles

Public health

Cervical screening: Is self-collection reliable?

Six out of 10 GPs think it’s not - are they right? We ask the experts...

Clinical Articles

Public health, Women's health

Managing CKD with co-existing conditions

Practical tips from the updated Handbook...

Clinical Articles

Renal medicine

‘CALD’ women less likely to get cervical screening

Language barriers and cultural taboos need to be addressed, especially with self-collection...

Clinical Articles

Women's health

New vaginal atrophy treatment is here

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year, and is now available in Australia. Here's what you need to know...

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Wound care in general practice

Expert dispels myths and gives practical tips...

Clinical Articles

Public health

1 in 4 coercive control survivors have been strangled

Yet many may not relate to the word. Here are the red flags...

Clinical Articles

Women's health