Research gaps and clinical tools needed

People with osteoarthritis used to be told to take it easy and avoid overdoing exercise. But the advice has changed drastically. 

Also, should everyone going onto GLP-1 medications for weight loss be screened and monitored for eating disorders? 

Another instalment of Stroke of Luck, a series on the experience of having a stroke and the recovery process. 

And a look back at the year: Robert F. Kennedy Jr and his hyperfixation on autism as an epidemic. 

References

• Trump links paracetamol to autism, urges parents to delay vaccines
• The EPIPHA-KNEE trial: Explaining Pain to target unhelpful pain beliefs to Increase PHysical Activity in KNEE osteoarthritis – a protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial with clinical- and cost-effectiveness analysis
• Management of eating disorders for people with higher weight: clinical practice guideline

Eating disorder resources:

• The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or webchat.
• Eating Disorders Foundation Victoria
• Eating Disorders Families Australia — 1300 195 626
• Professionals Credentialed in Eating Disorders
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800