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..
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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.
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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..
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Crazy Socks for Docs Day: shining a spotlight on doctors’ mental health
On the 2nd of June, Adelaide Convention Centre will light up in a whirl of colour and conversation for the 2023 #CrazySocks4Docs Breakfast.
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APAC Best Education Award
Recipients of the APAC Best Education Administration Program for 2023, Med CPD and Founder Dr Lars Paschburg were fortunate to be interviewed last month to chat about all things Med CPD, the goals and aspirations, as well as what’s in..
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ThinkGP Clinical Audits
Clinical audits are essential in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. They provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to review and evaluate their current practices, identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based interventions to enhance the quality of care provided..
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Antimicrobial Resistance Forecasting requires urgent attention
Did you know, according to WHO, at least 1.27 million people die every year due to drug-resistant infections. A record number of countries are now monitoring and reporting on antibiotic resistance - marking a major step forward in the global..
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Immunisation Coalition on Med CPD
The Immunisation Coalition is an Australian non-profit organisation that aims to promote immunisation and increase vaccination rates across the country.
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Parkinson’s Disease: What we are learning
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain, which leads to the progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia.
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Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20th March
Although 1.5% of Australians experience Coeliac Disease, approximately 80% remain undiagnosed for a majority of their life. This is far from ideal for the sufferer, and as a progressive disease, the symptoms will continue to worsen throughout the lifespan.
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