First line biologics recommended in new PsA treat-to-target guidance

New guidelines for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) recommend a treat-to-target approach with first-line use of TNFi biologics and smoking cessation. Published by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), the new guidelines also include recommendations for psoriatic...

New guidelines for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) recommend a treat-to-target approach with first-line use of TNFi biologics and smoking cessation. Published by...

Medical politics

Researchers spurn funding from Big Tobacco-backed “smoke free” group

Leading Australian researchers have stated they will not accept any funding or support from the tobacco industry funded Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. This follows similar statements from Australian and international public health institutions, including the World Health Organisation. The Foundation is...

Leading Australian researchers have stated they will not accept any funding or support from the tobacco industry funded Foundation for...

Medical politics

Many hospitals still unable to use My Health Record

While hundreds of public hospitals are officially signed up for the My Health Record (MHR) system, many are not geared up to use it in practice. Latest figures from the Australian Digital Health Agency show that 700 public hospitals and health...

While hundreds of public hospitals are officially signed up for the My Health Record (MHR) system, many are not geared...

Lifestyle

Knee MRIs: can artificial intelligence replace the physician?

The next generation of machine learning can be harnessed to interpret knee MRI scans quicker and as accurately as clinical experts. A Stanford University team of computer scientists, radiologists and surgeons have developed a deep learning model for detecting abnormalities such...

The next generation of machine learning can be harnessed to interpret knee MRI scans quicker and as accurately as clinical...