Diverticular disease is both very common and largely asymptomatic. It is increasingly prevalent with age. Less than 10% of 40-year-olds have diverticulosis; however, the figure increases to 30–40% by…
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) involving the colon are at an elevated risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), secondary to long-term chronic mucosal inflammation.…
Colon polyps develop on the inner lining of the large intestine or rectum and are medically significant, as a small percentage may subsequently develop into colon cancer. They affect roughly 15% to…
In the preceding episode with Dr Peverelle, we reviewed pharmacologic approaches to obesity management. In this episode, we review an alternative approach to bariatric surgery referred to as…
Australians who are either overweight or obese are increasingly turning to pharmacological approaches coupled with dietary measures to achieve their weight loss goals before considering bariatric…
Medical cybercrime refers to criminal activities involving cyber-attacks on healthcare systems, devices and data. These attacks can range from ransomware and data breaches to the exploitation of…
It is now increasingly recognised that women’s health care needs at menopause have been both under-recognised and under-treated by medical practitioners, and that menopause management has not been…
It is now increasingly recognised that women’s health care needs at menopause have been both under-recognised and under-treated by medical practitioners, and that menopause management has not been…
Australians in their 30s and 40s are experiencing unprecedented rates of at least 10 different cancers. Between the year 2000 and 2024, for 30- to 39-year-olds, early onset prostate cancer increased…
A pandemic is defined as a new disease or new strain of an existing disease spreading worldwide. An ‘outbreak’ refers to a localised epidemic – something that affects hundreds, sometimes thousands; an…
