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Age, CKD and other kidney messages cover image
Age, CKD and other kidney messages
World Kidney Day 2014 will promote discerning management for older patients
Learning by MOOC or by crook cover image
Learning by MOOC or by crook
Many health-related “massive open online courses” have been created by some of the world’s best universities
Research

Vision screening in preschoolers: the New South Wales Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening program
StEPS program is close to achieving its aim of offering vision screening to at least 90% of 4-year-olds in NSW
Evaluation of the impact of National Breast Cancer Foundation-funded research
Timely study with pressure on funders to provide evidence of wider impacts of research
Clenbuterol toxicity: a NSW Poisons Information Centre experience
Clenbuterol use for body building and slimming has increased dramatically, often with dangerous consequences
Renal replacement therapy associated with lithium nephrotoxicity in Australia
Clinicians should exercise discretion and check renal function regularly when prescribing lithium
Perspectives

Lack of appropriate imaging before breast augmentation can have serious patient consequences
For women getting breast implants in Australia or overseas, preoperative screening should be routine
Self-regulation of autologous cell therapies
A first step for a virtually unregulated industry
Dear Minister, please save yourself from activity-based funding cover image
Dear Minister, please save yourself from activity-based funding
As the states maintain control over public hospitals, the federal government needs a simple, outcomes-based funding model
Opting in for opt-out consent cover image
Opting in for opt-out consent
Waiving the requirement for participant consent in low-risk research may provide important community benefits
Letters

The need for a chiropractic adverse events reporting system in Australia cover image

The need for a chiropractic adverse events reporting system in Australia
Bringing chiropractors in line with other Australian health professionals
Population-based genetic carrier screening for cystic fibrosis in Victoria cover image

Population-based genetic carrier screening for cystic fibrosis in Victoria
Screening can be undertaken successfully before or in the early stages of pregnancy
For debate

Harms unknown: health uncertainties cast doubt on the role of unconventional gas in Australia's energy future
Health risks, uncertain greenhouse profile and cost of unconventional gas weigh against proposed future development
Reflections

Smallpox vaccination, colonial Sydney and serendipity
A reminder of the dedication of those committed to the pursuit of health and the protection of many
The cat and the nap cover image
The cat and the nap
While dogs can detect some cancers, cats might have other diagnostic talents
A functional dependence? A social history of the medical use of morphine in Australia cover image
A functional dependence? A social history of the medical use of morphine in Australia
Morphine’s use in Australia has shaped public perception and current challenges
Writing with light

Winning image: Chiaroscuro
The Writing with Light digital photography image gallery is available to view at: https://www.mja.com.au/multimedia/writingwithlight

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