Strategies for tackling perfectionism
Need to know: Perfectionism is a common term, but what does it mean in relation to mental health? In this setting, the term refers to…
Tag: Evidence-based medicine
Social media thought wars aren’t an invitation for doctors to cross the line when expressing their own views
The last time we talked about the balance between free speech and professional obligations, the comments were numerous and robust (to say the least). Despite…
You want to know what’s wrong with the Cass Review? Muddle-headed, error-strewn and flawed
On Monday, we published an article by Dr Andrew Amos defending the Cass Review, an independent review of gender identity services for children that resulted…
When it comes to treating insomnia, Australia is sleeping on the job
It is estimated that 30-40% of Australian adults experience short-term insomnia (for up to three months) and 10-15% of adults experience chronic insomnia disorder (lasting…
Not just #OzempicBabies — which other social media trends bewitch patients?
There has been a boom of people on TikTok, Facebook and other social media sites announcing pregnancies that they claim are linked to semaglutide use.…
‘A lot has changed’: New osteoporosis guidelines back FRAX tool
GPs are now advised to use the Fracture Risk Assessment tool to determine future risk of major osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women and men over…
NSAIDs best for pain relief in early medical abortion: Aussie-first guidelines
All women seeking early medical abortion should be offered NSAIDs for pain relief, starting with a 1600mg dose of ibuprofen, recommend Australian-first guidelines published this…
Companies catastrophising menopause to make sales, Aussie doctors warn
Marketing aimed at women is painting a catastrophised picture of menopause to help sell supplements and menopause ‘accreditation’ for workplaces, women’s health experts warn. A…
Joint injections ineffective for hand OA, review finds
Most pharmacological treatments for hand osteoarthritis are no better than placebo, according to Danish rheumatologists who say only oral NSAIDs and glucocorticoids have been shown…
Popular decongestant ‘no better than placebo’, says FDA panel
Oral phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant in dozens of OTC cold and flu medications, is no better than placebo and could be struck off therapeutic goods…
