Medical Forum Magazine

Have you caught up on this week's #clinical updates? Learn about pain management for endometriosis and minimally invasive options for fibroids and adenomyosis. mforum.com.au/category/clini…

As a specialist plastic surgeon, Dr Brigid Corrigan does a lot of emergency hand surgery and reconstructive hand surgery. She also specialises in breast surgery and other surgeries. Read more here. mforum.com.au/meet-dr-brigid…

Your #June edition of Medical Forum is here. Learn about esketamine for depression, managing burnout among doctors and tackling vaccine hesitancy. Read more here: mforum.com.au/emagazines/ Subscribe here: mforum.com.au/subscribe-to-m…

The State Government has moved to reassure the new Women and Babies Hospital will go ahead later this year. A new builder has been appointed to carry out the project after one of the builders originally chosen went into administration. mforum.com.au/women-and-babi…

Period poverty still exists in WA. More than 65% of respondents to a 2024 survey found it difficult to buy products, while almost 8% were unable to afford them. Here's how GPs can address gaps in period care. mforum.com.au/period-poverty…

#Uterine fibroids and adenomyosis are common conditions among women. Uterine artery embolisation offers a compelling solution. Learn more about the procedure here. mforum.com.au/uterine-artery…

Perth’s Breast Cancer Institute is a resource for patients and #GPs, offering a specialised level of care, support, advice and information. mforum.com.au/time-and-care-…

Dr Brigid Corrigan’s specialty might be #breast surgery, but her plastic #surgery skills are also in demand for skin cancer removal and hand #reconstruction. Learn more about her career here. mforum.com.au/meet-dr-brigid…

Pain management strategies for endometriosis include analgesia, hormonal suppression, and surgery. Learn more about the role of #surgery here. mforum.com.au/the-role-of-su…

Bupa has announced plans to expand in primary care with hundreds of clinics expected to open in the coming years. But it has been met with concern it could lead to “US-style managed care”. mforum.com.au/concerns-about…

Learn more about key insights on menopause and hormone therapy from the 19th Annual IMS Congress. mforum.com.au/key-insights-o…

People who eat a healthy #Mediterranean diet may be less likely to develop #Alzheimer's and #depression, here’s why. mforum.com.au/brain-food-the…

People with excess weight were more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental health symptoms after COVID-19, new #research has found. mforum.com.au/the-link-betwe…

Period poverty exists in #WA with more than 65% of respondents to a 2024 survey admitting they found it difficult to buy products. How can GPs help tackle #period poverty? mforum.com.au/period-poverty…

#Perth researchers are investigating how to adapt #immunotherapy to work with childhood immune cells to improve treatment options. mforum.com.au/a-closer-look-…

#Endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometrial like tissue outside the uterine cavity. #Contraceptive options can help manage pain associated with the condition. mforum.com.au/contraceptive-…

Tapering patients off medication can be a tricky process for prescribers. A new clinical resource and work on new clinical guidelines aims to make navigating this process easier for #GPs. mforum.com.au/what-to-consid…

Have you caught up on our latest #clinical updates? Learn more about the fertility concerns facing Australia, advances in breast cancer treatment and STIs in #WA. mforum.com.au/category/clini…

Medicine shortages in #Australia have reached an unprecedented level in recent months, particularly in remote and regional #WA. Here we take a look at how #GPs can manage the situation and who is most affected. mforum.com.au/the-ongoing-pa…

#Doctors dedicate their lives to evidence-based patient health, yet when it comes to finances many abandon this rigour, choosing an ad hoc approach. But failing to plan can leave you in the ‘retirement red zone’ – here’s how to plan your best retirement. mforum.com.au/avoiding-the-r…