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New roadmap for treatment of acute pancreatitis

New roadmap for treatment of acute pancreatitis

Experts hope the research will change the mindset of clinicians to better target treatment strategies.


Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies

Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies

New research investigates whether misreporting and changes in behaviour can prejudice the results of genetic studies on alcohol consumption.


Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment

Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment

The Victorian Government has announced millions in funding for new residential rehabilitation facilities.


How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines

How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines

Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.


Beer intake did not increase during lockdown

Beer intake did not increase during lockdown

Research shows the beverage, disproportionately associated with risky drinking behaviour, was not consumed more at home despite venue closures.


One in eight summer ED presentations relate to alcohol

One in eight summer ED presentations relate to alcohol

A nationwide ‘snapshot’ of emergency departments has laid bare the burden alcohol and methamphetamines place on Australian hospitals.


Seeing the slow change

Seeing the slow change

Dr Hester Wilson writes about the habits that can kill us – and how changes can come almost without realising.


New FASD algorithm to deliver targeted prescribing guidelines

New FASD algorithm to deliver targeted prescribing guidelines

Researchers have published a world-first method guiding healthcare providers towards the best treatment for complex FASD symptoms.


No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study

No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study

New research shows ‘any’ alcohol use in pregnancy is associated with psychological and behavioural effects in children.


A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

As alcohol use increases during the pandemic, Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Karin Hammarberg argue the spike is likely – and we need to be ready.


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