Dr Evelyn Lewin

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is a newsGP journalist, and a fully qualified GP (MBBS [hons], FRACGP) who has completed a diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology.

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The internal body clock of a person with a circadian rhythm disorder is out of sync with their desired social clock.

‘It’s not insomnia’: Shining a light on delayed sleep phase syndrome

Patients with circadian rhythm disorders are commonly mislabelled as having insomnia, but the two conditions are managed very differently, Dr Evelyn Lewin writes.

The new studies have underlined the importance of surveillance and follow-up for survivors of childhood cancer.

Risk of malignancy ‘markedly’ increased after childhood cancer

Children who received radiation treatment are nearly 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer as an adult, according to new research.

Researchers examined the use of medicinal cannabinoids and their impact on six common mental health disorders.

Is it time to rethink medicinal cannabis use for mental health?

New research has found medicinal cannabis does not help to treat a number of mental health disorders.

The paper’s authors believe doctors should think twice before opting for joint injection, saying that patients with no or mild OA on radiograph should be ‘closely scrutinised’.

Steroid injections for OA may accelerate disease progression

A new paper outlines the risks of intra-articular corticosteroid injection and advocates for the prior use of imaging.

Ice has been a core component of treatment post soft-tissue injury, but the tide may be turning away from its use.

Is it time to rethink RICE for soft-tissue injuries?

RICE – rest, ice, compression, elevation – has been the mainstay of soft-tissue injury treatment, but experts are questioning the ice.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects around 5–10% of women.

‘It’s not PMS’: Shining a light on premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The disorder was recently added to the WHO list of diseases, yet latest preliminary findings show it takes an average of 12 years for an Australian woman to be diagnosed.

Women who experience premature menopause are 40% more likely to have a non-fatal cardiovascular event compared to those who reach menopause at the expected age.

Premature menopause increases cardiovascular disease: Research

New research has discovered a dose-response relationship between cardiovascular disease and onset of menopause.

New research has concluded evidence on reducing red meat and its effect on lowering risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early death was, in most cases, ‘low to very low certainty’.

Controversial study puts red meat back on the table

A new study recommends continuation of current consumption of both processed and unprocessed red meat, but it has drawn strong criticism from experts.

The new study addressed the lack of robust information on the outcomes of birth options after a previous caesarean.

Informed birth decisions hindered by lack of information: Expert

A study found vaginal birth after caesarean is associated with increased risks, but women can often remain in the dark about their options.

‘I was astounded’: Dr Vicki Kotsirilos questions the idea that artificial intelligence can diagnose disease as well as humans can.

AI can diagnose ‘just as well as human doctors’ – but cannot replace them

New research suggests the diagnostic skills of artificial intelligence are on par with doctors, but Dr Evelyn Lewin believes the patient–doctor relationship can never be replicated by technology.