Australia

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Dockers must “start believing” after beating Brisbane Lions

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has said it’s time for the Dockers to start believing after their second win over a top-two team in so many weeks put them within walking distance of first place. Playing in front of 47,214 people, the third largest non-derby fan in club history, the Dockers beat Brisbane 15.9 (99) to …

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Should doctors and the general public be concerned about seasonal affective disorder in Australia?

Seasonal affective disorder, a well-documented syndrome in northern latitudes, has limited credibility in Australia. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as “winter depression,” refers to the recurrence of major depressive episodes (for a minimum of 2 consecutive years) during a given season, usually winter.1 Although the construct is widely recognized, 1, 2,3 the condition is …

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Queen makes second appearance on Buckingham Palace balcony to close platinum jubilee celebrations

Queen Elizabeth has made a second special appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to celebrate her platinum jubilee. His Majesty, along with the future heirs, Prince Charles, Prince William and the young Prince George, appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the popular pageant on Sunday (early Monday AEST). The future consorts Camilla, …

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Functional Neurological Disorders: An Australian Interdisciplinary Perspective

High prevalence and associated health and social costs require a shift in care paradigms for functional neurological disorders. If legendary neurologist Professor Jean Marie Charcot worked in an Australian hospital in 2022, more so than in 19th-century Paris, he might still be excited about at least one of his pet themes. The contemporary name of …

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Drug-induced anaphylaxis in Australia: we need a national record of drug allergies

A complete record of adverse drug reactions with validated information will improve patient safety and care Just over two years ago, the Victoria Department of Health introduced mandatory notification of cases of anaphylaxis in people presenting to public and private emergency departments, 1 facilitating data collection unique in Australia. In this issue of the MJA, …

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