Medical students in the clinical environment
Introduction It is common amongst medical students to feel apprehension and uncertainty in the clinical environment. It can be a daunting setting, where medical students can sometimes feel as if …
The AMSJ leading the way in Australian medical student research
Welcome to Volume 3, Issue 2, another successful issue of the Australian Medical Student Journal. The current issue again provides our medical student and junior doctor readership with a broad …
The hidden value of the Prevocational General Practice Placements Program
Medical students, prevocational doctors and general practitioners (GPs) may have little knowledge of the Prevocational General Practice Placements Program (PGPPP). This article seeks to explore the value of such placements …
Modelling human development and disease: The role of animals, stem cells, and future perspectives
Introduction The ‘scientific method’ begins with a hypothesis, which is the critical keystone in forming a well-designed study. As important as it is to ask the correct questions to form …
Where to from here for Australian childhood obesity?
Aim: At least one in twenty Australian school children are obese. [1] The causes and consequences of childhood obesity are well documented. This article examines the current literature on obesity …
Predicting falls in the elderly: do dual-task tests offer any added value? A systematic review
The issue of falls is a significant health concern in geriatric medicine and a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in those over 65 years of age. Gait and balance …
The therapeutic potentials of cannabis in the treatment of neuropathic pain and issues surrounding its dependence
Cannabis is a promising therapeutic agent, which may be particularly beneficial in providing adequate analgesia to patients with neuropathic pain intractable to typical pharmacotherapy. Cannabinoids are the lipid-soluble compounds that …
A biological explanation for depression: The role of interleukin-6 in the aetiology and pathogenesis of depression and its clinical implications
Depression is one of the most common health problems addressed by general practitioners in Australia. It is well known that biological, psychosocial and environmental factors play a role in the …
Seasonal influenza vaccination in antenatal women: Views of health care workers and barriers in the delivery of the vaccine
Background: Pregnant women are at an increased risk of developing influenza. The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends seasonal influenza vaccination for all pregnant women who will be in …
Spontaneous regression of cancer: A therapeutic role for pyrogenic infections?
Spontaneous regression of cancer is a phenomenon that is not well understood. While the mechanisms are unclear, it has been hypothesised that infections, fever and cancer are linked. Studies have …