Cancer risk and ‘feminising’ men? Here’s the truth about soy
Soy is common in many Asian cuisines and is growing more popular in Western countries as many people aim for predominantly plant-based diets. It offers…
Sophie Attwood
Sophie is a journalist at Australian Doctor.
Has COVID-19 unleashed a wave of dog bites worldwide?
In January this year, I was bitten by a small dog, which was on its leash, as I was walking down a Melbourne suburban street. The…
5 worrying virus families that could cause the next pandemic
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation has delivered a comprehensive report on how we should prepare for future pandemics. The report identifies six key…
Better COVID-19 vaccines are on the way – what do they do?
Regulators in Australia last week approved Omicron-specific boosters, following approval in the UK in mid-August. In Australia, a Moderna Omicron booster has been provisionally approved…
Endometriosis: Why GPs can help transform the lives of women
This Wednesday will see the start of Women’s Health Week, and that is one reason to revisit endometriosis — a challenging clinical area for any doctor.…
Why the junior doctor title is an insult and needs to go
Clinical Professor Scarlett McNally, an English orthopaedic surgeon, believes it is time to drop the term ‘junior doctor’, arguing that “it is demeaning and anachronistic…
We’re zeroing in on what lurks behind long COVID
For almost three years, scientists have raced to understand the immune responses in patients who develop severe COVID-19, with an enormous effort aimed at defining…
Antimicrobial resistance is far more dangerous than COVID-19, so what can we do?
While much of our attention during the past few years has been focused on COVID-19, a more insidious and dangerous pandemic has been spreading unabated:…
How women’s relationship with alcohol differs with socioeconomic status
Many of us enjoy a drink at the end of a stressful day. But for some, this is less of a discretionary treat and more…
Medical Must-See: What in blue blazes are these finger ulcerations?
The rare disease tends to affect young men, with a high amputation rate.
