It is with some embarrassment I reveal that the pile of shame on my bedside has really not changed over the last several months. When I was high-school, I would devour books in a single sitting, leading to the need for regular trips to savour the fusty smell of the
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I've thus far avoided commenting beyond a small amount of twitter snark about the woes of Catalyst - once regarded as the ABC's flagship science program, but today I really feel like I have to join the chorus of condemnation. In October 2013, Catalyst broadcast a two-part episode, entitled "Heart
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You've probably heard that the word "doctor" comes from the Latin docere - "to teach". The original Hippocratic Oath talked about teaching the art: I will reverence my master who taught me the art. Equally with my parents, will I allow him things necessary for his support, and will consider his
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This Sunday is World AIDS Day. The theme for our local campaign is "Zero". Zero new infections. Zero AIDS-related deaths. Zero discrimination. The Queensland Government HIV strategy aligns nicely with these messages. The four priority areas are: Implement a comprehensive prevention campaign. Promote increased uptake of testing. Ensure 90%
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ICYMI, I was tweeting for RealScientists last week. Welcome blog post is here: http://realscientists.wordpress.com/img/17/superbugs-stewardship-and-sci-fi-welcome-dr-trent-yarwood-to-realscientists/ Farewell post is here: http://realscientists.wordpress.com/img/24/mutate-or-die-farewell-and-thanks-dr-trent-yarwood/ And the storified tweets of the week are here (part 1) and here (part 2). RS is a great idea - if you're a scientist (or clinician) I think it's
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This is a bit of a departure for me, but this article has been getting a lot of attention in the media, so I think it's worthwhile doing. First, a disclaimer. No blog or any other page on the internet is a substitute for proper medical advice you get from
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