Muscle dysmorphia: Recognising a growing problem among young men Dr Scott Griffiths, a psychologist and NHMRC Fellow at the University of Melbourne, wants GPs to know that eating and body image disorders are not just women’s issues – or always about keeping thin.
Females with autism – From diagnosis to research Diagnosed at the age of 30, Pia Bradshaw is an example of how women with autism are often overlooked by the medical establishment. She is now conducting her own research to help educate GPs in identifying others like her.
Pets therapeutic for borderline personality disorder, new research shows People living with borderline personality disorder may enjoy a better quality of life by owning a pet, new research led by Curtin University has found.
NDIS autism disconnect: Is the driver need or money? When advocating for people with a disability in Australia, one becomes indurated to the disappointments provided by the Government. We were treated to another example this month, writes Dr James Best.
Genetics of depression could shed light on the illness Researchers have identified genetic risk factors associated with major depression.
The spectrum is not an exclusively male domain: Recognising autism in females Gendered assumptions about autism may result in many girls and women going undiagnosed.
New funding for research into flesh-eating Buruli ulcer As the flesh-eating scourge of the Buruli ulcer reaches epidemic levels in parts of Australia, the Federal and Victorian governments have announced the provision of medical research funding to help better understand the ulcer and reduce its spread.
What GPs need to know about the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer With Buruli ulcer now at epidemic levels in parts of Australia, the RACGP has developed a new educational activity for GPs.
Helping mothers with borderline personality disorder urgent task: Review People with borderline personality disorder often live in fear of abandonment, and their relationships are often chaotic. But it can be even harder when those people become parents.
Identifying eating disorders in general practice While GPs are crucial in identifying eating disorders, patients experiencing these conditions do not always present in an obvious way.