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AI helping detect sepsis in the near future

Though AI often makes headlines in popular culture, its practical applications in medicine are both scary, groundbreaking and transformative.

ANZAOP Annual Scientific Meeting 2023

As we move into the warmth of Spring, Adelaide is buzzing with anticipation. The city is preparing to host one of the most awaited medical conferences of the year: the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain (ANZAOP) annual..

Plantar Warts: An overview and guide to modern treatment

Whether you know them as verruca pedis, plantar verruca or simply plantar warts, this condition poses a conundrum for both patients and healthcare providers.

Would you recognise disordered eating if it walked through the door? (Part 1/2)

Eating disorders, pervasive disturbances in eating behaviour and body weight, touch individuals across every socio-demographic sector.

Presenting the facts: breast cancer in young women

Breast cancer management, particularly for young women, is an intricate process that demands the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team. A General Practitioner who is informed about this complex course can provide optimal patient care.

Clinical Refresh: Responding to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence - often cloaked in silence - continues to plague communities worldwide, and Australia is no exception. In recent times, we have thankfully seen Australia’s medical system shift, now focusing on this hidden epidemic, its alarming prevalence, and the..

Is banning junk food advertising the answer to childhood obesity?

In June of this year, Independent Member of Parliament and former General Practitioner, Sophie Scamps, initiated a legislative proposal in the federal parliament that aims to curb junk food advertising explicitly directed at children.

SURPASS Trials – the future of diabetes management

Following recent encouraging results from the SURPASS clinical trial programme, Tirzepatide has reached the pivotal milestone of new drug application submissions to the FDA and TGA.

World Organ Donation day (13th August)

As we approach World Organ Donation Day on August 13, it is crucial to remind ourselves of the power and potential that organ donation holds. This global observance serves as a clarion call, raising awareness about organ donation and dispelling..

TGA warns about ARN risk with oral anticoagulants

Anticoagulants, or blood thinners, play a crucial role in reducing the natural coagulation capabilities of the blood. While clotting is an essential physiological response to prevent excessive bleeding, certain medical conditions necessitate the slowing down of this process.