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03/05/2026

This Moroccan patient’s benign thigh lesion raised every red flag for sarcoma. The woman, 55, had no significant history of trauma or disease — just a mass on her left thigh that had been steadily growing for a year.

Spontaneous chronic expanding haematomas are rare and can closely mimic malignancy on imaging, doctors say.

02/05/2026

AusDoc anonymously shares the story of an internationally trained psychiatrist who migrated to Australia in 2024. They detail the hurdles they faced and their suggestions on how to make things better for future specialists.

Starting work as an IMG in Australia can be tough, but the road to get to that point can be tough, frustrating and expensive. Here, an internationally

01/05/2026

Could virtual reality excursions become the new bingo sessions in aged care?
That’s the question Dr Wei Qi Koh (PhD) asks as she discusses the future of robotic pets and virtual reality in aged care, which studies suggest can help people with dementia.

'There have been instances where the robotic pet has run out of battery and people thought they were dead', says researcher Dr Wei Qi Koh.

30/04/2026

A toddler with undiagnosed leukaemia would likely have survived if ED doctors had put more weight on a GP’s letter asking for a sepsis panel, a coroner has found.

Sandipan Dhar, who had undiagnosed leukaemia, died two days after an ED ignored the GP's referral for a sepsis screen.

30/04/2026

On an ABC breakfast show, Mark Butler gave a clear insight into what may be coming down the policy sausage machine regarding specialist fees.

On an ABC breakfast show, Mark Butler gave a clear insight into what may be coming down the policy sausage machine.

30/04/2026

The fight over who will lead the Royal Australian College of Physicians is testing the patience of members. Here, advanced trainee Dr Gavin Wayne argues the ship can be righted if members take a stand.

The fight over who will lead the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) is testing the patience of members. They have been asked to vote in various

29/04/2026

As lens-making led to microscopes, and synthetic dyes led to histology, AI has led to colourful maps that represent millions of cells in a tissue sample: their locations, the genes they express and their communication lines.
It is called spatial medicine.

Mapping out every cell in a sample — and the links between them — demands huge volumes of data.

29/04/2026

A patient under a psychiatric treatment order drew a knife on hospital staff and threatened them until a tactical team disarmed him, police say.

AMA ACT president Dr Kerrie Aust says it is 'very disappointing that we have to have these conversations focused on how to keep staff safe'.

29/04/2026

Cutting funding to hospitals with higher complication rates is linked to a 25% reduction in complication risk, the Productivity Commission says. But a top infectious diseases expert has questioned whether hospitals are actually becoming safer.

Professor Allen Cheng questions whether hospitals are actually becoming safer.

29/04/2026

GPCE Sydney returns to the ICC Sydney from 15 – 17 May allowing GPs to unlock up to 41 CPD hours across just 3 days.

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26/04/2026

Vaccinating young men against HPV reduces their risk of HPV-related cancers by almost half, a retrospective cohort study suggests.

Australia has recommended the HPV vaccine for boys since 2013.

25/04/2026

Last month, AusDoc reported that a patient had been awarded $280,000 in compensation over a vaginal examination conducted while she was in labour. Avant's general manager of advocacy, education and research explains what doctors should learn from the case.

Last month, AusDoc reported that a patient had been awarded $280,000 in compensation over a vaginal examination conducted while she was in labour. The