Jun 9, 2022 | Colds and Flu, Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Vaccinations, Immunity, Respiratory Health, Seasonal Health
Influenza cases are soaring in parts of Australia as a result of colder weather, open borders and reduced immunity in the population. Over the past two years, flu infection rates have been very low in the community due to border closures, lockdowns, masks and social...
Jun 9, 2022 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
A review of the evidence has found that digital support for women with breast cancer can improve quality of life and stress levels. The systematic review, led by Australian researchers, looked at 32 studies from around the world which provided additional support to...
Jun 9, 2022 | Autoimmune Conditions, Dermatology, Tests and Investigations
Over 500,000 Australians including women, men and children are affected by alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease causing hair loss on the scalp, face and sometimes on other areas of the body. It can range from small, individual...
May 20, 2022 | What We're Talking About
Welcome to another edition of Practice Connect, where Tonic Media Network provides topical news and information for you and your patients.
May 20, 2022 | What We're Talking About
A global analysis of melanoma cases suggests the burden of melanoma could double by 2040 and deaths could increase by almost 70 per cent. There was significant variation between regions, but Australia and New Zealand came out on top (with 42 new cases in males and 31...
May 20, 2022 | Sports Fitness
The Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB) researches chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – a type of brain injury caused by repetitive head traumas. It’s now been running for three years and has released findings on 21 sportspeople who donated their brains to the...
May 19, 2022 | Addictions
Vaping has been controversial over the past decade with arguments about its potential harms or benefits. Proponents argue it’s a less harmful alternative to smoking cigarettes, while detractors warn it could act as a gateway for young people into tobacco smoking. Now...
May 19, 2022 | Dementia, Mental Health, Seniors Health
Aducanumab is a medication designed to treat Alzheimer’s disease developed by Biogen. It’s a monoclonal antibody designed to remove amyloid – one of the two proteins that gum up the nerves in the brains of people with the condition.  Aducanumab has proven...
May 19, 2022 | Coronavirus - COVID-19, Coronavirus - Symptoms
At the time of writing, Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are thought to be taking over in Australia. As they are more contagious, we are seeing a significant wave of infections such that Australia has one of the highest infection rates in the world. While we...
