The Medical Republic

A collection of articles I have written while working for The Medical Republic.

2023

Denosumab beats alendronate on fracture risk | Rheumatology Republic, 1 June 2023

Keeping the elderly itch-free | The Medical Republic, 1 June 2023

Mindfulness and self-compassion helps atopic dermatitis | Dermatology Republic, 31 May 2023

New asthma CPD targets Melbourne GPs | The Medical Republic, 29 May 2023

Burnt out and overworked GPs more likely to prescribe opioids | The Medical Republic, 25 May 2023

Metabolic risks for sons of women with PCOS | The Medical Republic, 22 May 2023

Let’s get physical (to address substance use) | The Medical Republic, 11 May 2023

Vaxneuvance gets NIP backing from PBAC | The Medical Republic, 8 May 2023

New hope for chronic low back pain | The Medical Republic, 4 May 2023

Bright future for new alopecia drug | Dermatology Republic, 3 May 2023

How high do you score on this dementia risk test? | The Medical Republic, 27 April 2023

Spinal fusion for back pain is ‘tooth fairy research’ | The Medical Republic, 27 April 2023

Doctors more neurotic – and more empathic – than patients | The Medical Republic, 27 April 2023

Avoid deprescribing in severe opioid use disorder | The Medical Republic, 20 April 2023

Blood cancer patients generate strong immune response to covid vax | Oncology Republic, 5 April 2023

Infection fears for artificial tears | The Medical Republic, 3 April 2023

Kids hepatitis outbreak culprit found | The Medical Republic, 31 March 2023

Rotavirus wave hitting Australia | The Medical Republic, 30 March 2023

Don’t sleep on CPAPs in pregnancy | The Medical Republic, 30 March 2023

Depressive symptoms may increase stroke risk | The Medical Republic, 27 March 2023

All hormonal contraceptives linked to breast cancer | The Medical Republic, 23 March 2023

IL-23 inhibitors for psoriasis best at preventing arthritis development | Rheumatology Republic, 16 March 2023

Smartwatch warning for cardiac devices | The Medical Republic, 16 March 2023

Vitamin D could protect against dementia | The Medical Republic, 13 March 2023

Fewer chlamydia scripts in covid lockdowns | The Medical Republic, 13 March 2023

Antibiotic usage linked to necrolysing skin disorders | Dermatology Republic, 8 March 2023

Good Samaritan: your risks and obligations | The Medical Republic, 28 February 2023

New treatments for RSV just as effective | The Medical Republic, 27 February 2023

Obesity in type 1 diabetics a growing concern | The Medical Republic, 20 February 2023

SGLT2 inhibitors may help men’s hearts more | The Medical Republic, 9 February 2023

Older diabetics face increased cancer risk | Oncology Republic, 8 February 2023

New round of covid boosters approved | The Medical Republic, 8 February 2023

More exercise is not the answer for knee OA | Rheumatology Republic, 2 February 2023

First covid, then strep, now gastroenteritis | The Medical Republic, 27 January 2023

Heel prick tests key to spinal muscular atrophy care | The Medical Republic, 27 January 2023

Non-steroid hope for kids with sleep problems | The Medical Republic, 23 January 2023

Obesity blunts benefits of vitamin D supplements | The Medical Republic, 23 January 2023

Treating chronic pain with telehealth | Wild Health, 19 January 2023

Alarm at surge in invasive Strep A infections | The Medical Republic, 16 January 2023

Experts divided on supplements for hair loss | The Medical Republic, 16 January 2023

2022

Cancer drug hope for pemphigus patients | The Medical Republic, 16 December 2022

Future grim for Australia’s research sector | The Medical Republic, 16 December 2022

Intoxication is not in the eye of the beer-holder | The Medical Republic, 7 December 2022

GP-led preconception care works | The Medical Republic, 1 December 2022

COPD increases shingles risk | Rheumatology Republic, 1 December 2022

Pollen-Related Asthma in Kids Needs Yearlong Vigilance | The Medical Republic, 24 November 2022