David J Hodge, Martin Newby, Harrison Hamblin, Dr Jonny Taitz & Dr Alexa Seal Introduction: Early detection of paediatric conditions such as coeliac disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), obesity, and developmental delay is critical to ensuring timely intervention and optimal long-term outcomes. In...

Timothy Morsanuto, Dr Sean Hogan, Assoc./Prof. Greg Smith, Brett Odlum Introduction: Emerging evidence suggests 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted psychotherapy (MDMA-AP) could be an effective treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Following advocacy efforts, Australia became the first country to reclassify MDMA as a controlled medicine in 2023,...

Joshua Burgmann Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is a widespread and preventable source of excess mortality in adults prescribed antipsychotic medications. Rural populations may be at an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, however the literature on rural adults with a psychiatric condition is limited. Aim: This...

Mr Oscar Mason1,  Dr Shannon Pike1, Dr Lucy Bindon1, A/Prof. John Preddy21. School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Rural Clinical Campus, Wagga Wagga2. Associate Professor, University of New South Wales Introduction: There is a widespread failure to meet glycaemic targets in...

Timothy Hunt Background: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a condition with chronic complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. Hyperglycaemia is a common risk factor for these complications, which can be monitored by HbA1c levels. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a...

Peter Sheeran1, Prof. Joeseph Suttie1,2, Prof. Martin Jude1, Simeon Moore1,2, Swazi Sharma1,21. Wagga Wagga Base Hospital MLHD, 2. University of Notre Dame Introduction: This pilot and feasibility study would aim to assess whether cardiac computerised tomography (CT) has a higher yield for detecting cardiac...

Harrison Hamblin1, Billy Poulden1, David Hodge1, Johanna Stanton2, Joseph Suttie11. The University of Notre Dame Rural Clinical School, Wagga Wagga2. I-Med Radiology Network, Wagga Wagga Background: Cardiovascular and metabolic disease confer a disproportionately high burden of disease in rural and remote communities. Epicardial fat...

Neeraja Thirukkumaran1,2, Amelia Smit3, Maria Paula Senna4, Bruna Gallo1, Gabriella Parsons2, Methmi Perera5, Terence Wong1,5, Serigne Lo1,5, Pascale Guitera1,5, Bruna Gouveia1, Christoph Sinz1, Anne Cust*1,3, Linda K Martin*1,2,3*Joint final author Affiliations: Melanoma Institute Australia, University of New South Wales1.            Melanoma Institute Australia,2.            School of...

Renee Oldfield, Grace Higgins, Dr Alexa Seal Background: Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) is a critical public health issue in Australia, with disparities in survival rates between metropolitan and rural areas. In 2020, New South Wales Ambulance (NSWA) attempted resuscitation in approximately 3000...

Anisha Gandhi1, Dr Alexa Seal11. The School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia Background: Suicide continues to be a leading cause of maternal death in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2024). National guidelines for Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) emphasise the...