GPs’ top 10 tips for preventing burnout
Colouring books, pottery and journaling are helping doctors avoid ‘compassion fatigue’, reveals Twitter discussion.
Tag: Lifestyle
Eating insects is on the way, but not for those with shellfish allergies
Insects, it has been suggested, might one day be crucial to help feed an overpopulated world racked by climate change. So-called ‘six-legged livestock’ doesn’t…
Doctors more likely to delay childbearing than other women: study
The profession needs to support women to have children at all stage of their career, conclude Canadian researchers.
Vegan diets may affect fetal development: study
Plant-based milks and new salts should be fortified to ensure pregnant women have enough iodine, Aussie researchers say
Tired teen’s fracture uncovers a surprising genetic discovery
A student's ankle fracture triggers rising bilirubin and jaundice, leading to the finding of a genetic double whammy.
Exercise ‘trumps testosterone therapy’ for improved vascular function in older men
And adding testosterone to aerobic and strength training won’t give them an edge, study finds.
Exercise app helps with knee OA pain
After 6 weeks those using the app had less pain and better function: study.
Doctors welcome cut in fruit juice’s ‘flawed’ 5-star health rating
Ophthalmologist and 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke backs a decision highlighting the sugar content of fruit juices.
Bad vibrations: Jackhammer use leads to gangrene on fingers
Doctors in Japan have reported a rare complication of long-term exposure to vibrating industrial machinery.
What’s your patient’s chance of diabetes? Ask the vet
World-first study examines the association between diabetes in pets and their owners’ risk for the condition.
