The following is a comment to the online article, “To Statin or not to Statin? – That is the question” by Dr Robin Park. This article is a very readable summary of a number of practical questions about statins for GPs. Great summary Rob! A few comments… The evidence for the benefit of LFT and …
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Nov 08 2013
Are statins effective for primary prevention in people with low cardiovascular risk?
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Nov 06 2013
Common medical myths! And evidence-based health care…
Presentation titled “Common medical myths! And evidence-based health care” delivered at the Wolper Jewish Hospital, Wellbeing Program. This was held at Cinema 9, Event Cinemas, Westfields, Bondi Junction, on 6 November 2013 at 1930. The Powerpoint of the presentation can be downloaded by clicking here. A transcript can be provided on request.
Nov 04 2013
Comment: Viewing Catalyst’s cholesterol programs through the sceptometer
This was a comment to the online article, “Viewing Catalyst’s cholesterol programs through the sceptometer“, written by Dr Justin Coleman, published on The Conversation on 4 November 2013. This was an interesting perspective offered by a clinical general practitioner following the rather problematic Catalyst program on cholesterol and statins. Great article Justin! I agree with most …
Nov 04 2013
Health Check: should we aim for daily bowel movements?
This article was original published in The Conversation. Health Check: should we aim for daily bowel movements? By Michael Tam When I was in my teens, I watched the comedy Crazy People, starring Dudley Moore and Daryl Hannah. Moore plays a burnt-out advertising executive who creates (hilarious) “honest” ads. One of the ads is for …
Nov 15 2013
Comment: Scaphoid fractures. Thumbing through the research
The following is a comment to the online article “Scaphoid fractures. Thumbing through the research“, written by Dr Robin Park on the FOAM4GP website. This was a very readable summary of some of the evidence behind the management of scaphoid fracture assessment in the general practice context. Dear Rob, Another fantastic post and summary! Before …
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