Australian Doctor News

Nuclear medicine experts warn of more shortages

7th November 2019
A national shortage of the most widely used radioisotope means thousands of patients are facing delays to diagnostic tests. …
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Professor Geoff Currie
Medical Observer Opinion

Healthcare is in danger of becoming humanless

4th November 2019
Two communication challenges that have hit the media recently should act as a warning for the increasing automation of…
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phone app
6Minutes News

MRI prevents Alzheimer's misdiagnosis

30th October 2019
Memory loss due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be distinguished from Alzheimer's disease using MRI, according to a new…
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MRI of brain
Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Rheumatologists asked to be alert to acromegaly

24th October 2019
A new consensus update on the diagnosis and treatment of acromegaly emphasises aggressive treatment of comorbidities,…
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blood test
6Minutes News

Sudden-onset paraplegia due to Crohn’s, doctor speculates

17th October 2019
The sudden onset of paraplegia in a fit young man could be linked to Crohn’s disease, according to his doctor. The 25-year…
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Wheelchair
CPD How to Treat

Haematuria

11th October 2019
Read this How to Treat article and take the quiz to earn 2 RACGP QI&CPD points or 1 ACRRM point.
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Urine samples
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

What's causing this fifth digit abduction?

10th October 2019
Michael is a 43-year-old, right-handed accountant who presents with several months of worsening discomfort affecting the…
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wartenburgs sign