Medical Must-See: Another reason ‘nangs’ are no laughing matter
Contrary to the laws of physics, the balloons of cold air have really taken off, with dangerous consequences.
Tag: Lifestyle / Behavioural
A woman with numbness and pain in her forearm
An ED doctor makes a self-diagnosis of MS. But could the true cause have ‘occupational’ origins?
‘Addictive eating’ is not yet a clinical disorder, but you can treat it
For many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at work; a…
A GP guide to cancer-related cognitive impairment
Patients who've been treated for cancer often report experiencing problems with memory, thinking and executive function.
GPs in dark over bodybuilders’ misuse of insulin: coroner
A Sydney GP told the court doctors needed more guidance on how to identify and manage patients who used performance enhancing drugs.
Those who stay up till midnight at increased risk of CVD
UK study shows they have a 25% higher risk of disease compared to people who are asleep by 10pm.
The patient who swallowed 200 pieces of chewing gum a day
Sydney doctors report on a man who presented with the severe hyponatraemia due to excessive amounts of gum that he was using to alleviate the side…
Eating disorders surge among teens in lockdown: study
The triggers include disruption to routines and boredom, Australian researchers say.
4 ways Aussie drinking habits changed in pandemic
Breakfast beers and Zoom gins — how COVID-19 has blurred boundaries for Aussie drinkers: study.
A few red wines a week may lower BP
The way the gut microbiome metabolises flavonoids found in berries, tea and red wine helps prevent hypertension, research suggests.
