Anabolic steroids expose a blind spot in modern harm reduction
Harm reduction has transformed responses to drug-related harm, but emerging evidence suggests current models fail to address the distinct risks associated with anabolic steroid use.
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Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder: reframing trauma-related presentations
Dissociation is a common and clinically significant trauma response. Clinicians must recognise it early and respond in ways that are safe, evidence-informed, and trauma-responsive.
Tightened eligibility and cuts to plans: what the NDIS changes mean for participants
In sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) announced today, the government will cut 160,000 participants from the scheme over the next four years and reduce funding for the average plan by A$5,000 in the next two years.
Childhood BMI changes genetically linked to adulthood diabetes and heart disease
A study led by the University of Queensland has analysed how genes can affect a child's body mass index (BMI) over time. The research also explores how these genetic factors may increase the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes later in life.
Functional neurological disorder in Australia: disabling, stigmatised, and under-served
Sarah* is 34, works in administration, and has spent two years without a diagnosis. Her symptoms began with cognitive episodes — words vanishing from her screen mid-sentence and memory lapses — followed by functional seizures and right-sided weakness requiring emergency department care. CT scans and an MRI were unremarkable. She was variously labelled with migraine and anxiety and referred back to her GP. Patients like Sarah are common, yet our health system offers no clear pathway for their care.
Why GPs should be on the lookout for syphilis
Syphilis cases are on the rise, and inconsistent screening in general practice is leaving people at risk.
Gynaecological cancers in Australia: a hidden crisis for women
Australia has made significant advances in the prevention of cervical cancer, but progress on other gynaecological cancers is falling behind.
Doctors for the Environment Australia turns 25
For 25 years, Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) has championed a once under-recognised argument: protecting the environment is fundamental to protecting human health.
Australia’s first population biobank a win for health research
The Australian Health Biobank is Australia’s first national general population biobank. It provides an unprecedented opportunity to capture population-level trends in disease states and/or environmental exposures, and accelerate integration of scientific discoveries into policy, clinical practice, and future health innovations.
