Doctors don’t know everything – sometimes we need help
Ages ago, following an election, I had a call from a staffer in the new Minister for Health’s office. He was breathless with excitement. “I’m…
Tag: Medical research
Pivotal data on major oncology drugs ‘not being shared’
Researchers lament that a wealth of individual patient data that could inform future research are being withheld by industry.
Is Australian Prescriber doomed?
Former chair says the medical journal would struggle to switch to advertising or subscription revenue.
‘Growing pains’ may not be a real diagnosis, warn researchers
A University of Sydney study suggests the condition is a misnomer, not a diagnosis, and could delay identification of the real reason for childrenâ…
Bearded doctors wanted for mask study
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is recruiting medics to determine if a rubber band is the key to ideal mask fit for practitioners with facial hair.
Is hypothyroidism an independent risk factor for dementia?
The risk is elevated in the elderly with underactive thyroid, particularly if they are taking medication for the disorder, a large study finds.
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Metabolite may hold key to new severe asthma therapies
Australian-led research shows patients with severe disease have lower levels of carnitine in their urine, says Dr Stacey Reinke from Edith Cowan Un…
AusDoc comments: Racist patients, multiple exam fails and Medicare’s 65 cents
A selection of your views and stories posted on our website.
Some doctors’ scepticism over the evidence for many treatments is warranted
Doctors and patients (and anyone who pays for healthcare) — need to know that medical treatments are safe and effective, but it’s an open secret in the…
Trials to begin on new Australian COVID-19 vaccine
SA researchers are behind the new DNA vaccine that targets the Omicron variant.
