Weight Loss with a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet

NEJM — Weight Loss with a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet:
Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT) Group, N Engl J Med 2008 359: 229-241
Norman Swan on Radio National’s Health Report this week reports on the above fascinating study, comparing three commonly recommended diets
Low-Fat Diet
The low-fat, restricted-calorie diet was based on American Heart Association20 guidelines. […]

Becoming a Time Lord

Zen and the Art of General Practice Part Two Do you run on time? In our discussion on achieving ‘Zen’ in general practice, time pressure was identified as one of the most significant factors that decrease our enjoyment at work. It is a chief ‘zen-zapper’. No one benefits from a waiting room full of people.  […]

Design and the Doctor’s Surgery

Cialis super active no prescription The Radio National Program ‘By Design’ last week featured ‘Design and the doctor’s surgery’ and it may be worth a listen buy Cialis Professional online if you are constrained by the physical capacity of your premises. The RACGP has released a new ‘workbook’ on the subject ‘Rebirth of a Clinic: […]