High-riding patella found in ACL-reconstructed knees
New research shows a high-riding patella may contribute to patellofemoral osteoarthritis by shifting pressure onto areas of cartilage that do not normally bear load.
Opinions
World Medical Association Statement on Physicians’ Wellbeing
The World Medical Association is taking steps to put doctors’ wellbeing front and centre with a review of their Statement on Physicians’ Wellbeing, writes Professor Steve Robson.
Human metapneumovirus joins the gang of winter respiratory viral infections
As we head into the winter months, respiratory viral infections begin to rise. This year, human metapneumovirus is poised to make an impact.
More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?
More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis.
Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Wouldn’t that fix drug shortages?
About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. Of these, about 30 are categorised as critical. These are ones with a life-threatening or serious impact on patients, and with no readily available substitutes.
Understanding the genetic basis of eating disorders: insights from the EDGI2 study
The Eating Disorders Genetic Initiative (EDGI2) aims to identify the genes that predispose individuals to eating disorders to revolutionise future research into causes, treatment and prevention of the illness.
Premature and early menopause: the overlooked risk in endometriosis
People with endometriosis are seven times more likely to undergo surgical menopause and face an increased risk of premature menopause before the age of 40, either naturally or through surgery, than those without endometriosis.
Virtual hospitals will play an important role in Australia’s future, but private providers face roadblocks to innovation
Private virtual hospitals offer an unprecedented opportunity to improve timely access to hospital care, especially for people in rural and remote areas, but critical barriers need to be addressed.
What works (and what doesn’t) for lower back pain
Lower back pain is a common presentation in general practice, and with many treatments available, knowing which ones are effective — and which are not — can guide better care.
