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Oumuamua
In November 2017 the astronomical world was bubbling with excitement when the first interstellar object ever seen from Earth entered our solar system. Finally, after 8 months deliberation, the scientific jury decided that, despite lacking some of the usual characteristics, this object could indeed be classified as a comet.
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A short video on the latest evidence and practical advice for GPs regarding patients presenting with a severe toothache.
The emotional health of people living with diabetes has been receiving greater attention as we become increasingly aware of the often-unrecognised psychological distress experienced by the approximately 1.2 million people in Australia living with diabetes.
This KISS explores the clinical and pathological features of this fascinating condition and discusses the approach to diagnosis and management based on latest evidence.
John is a family friend in his late 20’s, and is an intelligent and health-literate, professional man with well controlled Type 1 Diabetes
This KISS summary discusses the key features of diagnosis, investigation, evidence-based management, follow up and prevention.
I think we’re all familiar with the Pharrell Williams catchy tune “Because I’m happy…” with lyrics asking us to “clap along if you know what happiness means to you.” But do most of us really know?
I consider myself a child anxiety expert. It’s my specialty trade in my private practice but I’ve also backed it up with published research studies.
As health professionals, we often live in a state of denial about our health, especially our mental health. Too busy to be sick, I’ll let someone down if I take time off work, others will judge me negatively if I admit to being unwell – all common and understandable thought processes for those whose job is to help others.
A keep it simple summary on management of Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
