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EOI to join the IMSANZ Research Network Steering Committee (IMSANZ-RN). Visit the IMSANZ website for more info. Closes 25 January 2024 imsanz.org.au/Web/Web/Specia…

We're back! The IMSANZ office has reopened for 2024. Wishing all of our members a wonderful year ahead! Why not start your year at our NZ conference, which kicks off in New Plymouth in February? Head to the website for more info imsanzconference.co.nz

Interesting discussion on relative benefits and risks of high dose vs. low dose statin therapy in this weeks Journal of American College of Cardiology @SverdlovAaron @ascept @_IMSANZ @cd_ethertonbeer @jaccjournals jacc.org/doi/abs/10.101…

Each of us can help create a culture of psychological safety: 1) Admit our own mistakes 2) Run lots of experiments to try out improvements 3) Make space to speak, be curious & say "I don't know" 4) Be patient - psychological safety takes time/effort/persistence. By @tom_geraghty

The Endocrine Society recommends initial bone-mineral density (BMD) screening in all older men (age, ≥70), but should we repeat the screen? This study discussed in ⁦@JWatch⁩ has a look: jwatch.org/na55344/2022/0…

Fatigue is one of the most frequent reasons for presentation in general practice. The updated Fatigue Guidelines offer practical advice to assist clinicians in the assessment and management of patients who present with this common symptom.

After metformin, which medication should be next for patients with type 2 #diabetes? Long-awaited results from the GRADE trial, which compared the effect of four glucose-lowering medications, have been published in @NEJM. jwat.ch/3Srp2qA

Where does the new faster-acting insulin aspart (Fiasp) fit in therapy for type 1 diabetes in adults? See the updated Diabetes guidelines to find out 👉 bit.ly/3DDMKM6

When prescribing pain relief for older patients it is important to remember that ageing can affect the pharmacokinetics of analgesic drugs. bit.ly/3rdPtFl

STAND UP FOR CHILDREN Victorian Paediatricians and child health physicians, please take a quick moment to help #KidsCatchUp from the setbacks of the pandemic. TAKE ACTION: surveymonkey.com/r/KCCUVic Please retweet to show your support🙂

IMJ #freeaccess Review on Cannabis, cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol in sport: an overview - doi.org/10.1111/imj.15… @marrow @TheRACP @WileyHealth @UNSWMedicine @SVHSydney

Measuring the Success of Advanced Care Planning Implementation in Chronic Kidney Disease Clinics: The Importance of Organizational Readiness @lachlan_mcm ajkdblog.org/2022/09/14/mea…

IMJ #freeaccess Editor's Choice OA on Serum anion gap revisited: a verified reference interval for contemporary use - doi.org/10.1111/imj.15… @marrow @TheRACP @WileyHealth @Badves

We have had no meaningful increase in @NHMRC investment for over a decade. Outstanding science is going unfunded and we are losing world-leading scientists. We call on both sides of politics to support the sector & commit to doubling the NHMRC budget #auspol

The Doctor’s Bag is a free app designed to support Australian health professionals during emergencies. Find out more from here 👉 bit.ly/2YetEUH

HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR PHYSICIAN TRAINING SURVEY YET? This is your chance to provide the RACP and your training setting insights to strengthen physician training. Access the survey via the unique survey link that was emailed to you by our research provider Big Village.

Assessing pain in people with cognitive impairment can be challenging, but there are tools to help. bit.ly/3rdPtFl

WILL YOU TAKE A MOMENT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE? We want to hear about the environmental sustainability and climate resilience of our healthcare system. Please complete this quick #HealthyClimateFuture survey today: surveymonkey.com/r/YLTLSDP Please retweet to show your support 🌎

Rising burden of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease … Dr Rachel Jacob & Prof @SimStrass write #freeaccess in InSight+ … "MAFLD recognises a distinct clinical entity diagnosed on its own merits, irrespective of other liver diseases" insightplus.mja.com.au/2022/35/rising… ... #medtwitter