26 May 2023
Warning over fake semaglutide
Counterfeit products are being illegally imported into Australia, TGA testing has revealed.
25 May 2023
GPs face mounting pressures as wait list crisis extends to private specialists
Four GPs reveal which private, non-GP specialists have the longest wait times, the effect this has on patients, and the unintended benefits.
25 May 2023
Call for more GP training to deal with ADHD
A move towards accrediting GPs to treat ADHD could help address the rising number of presentations, GPs believe.
25 May 2023
What is the impact of bringing birth forward?
New Australian research into elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation has revealed good news for mothers and their health outcomes.
24 May 2023
What alternatives are there to FP 50?
With the common asthma medication not expected to return to the PBS until July, GPs may need to give patients other options.
23 May 2023
How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’, yet flawed
Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz explains why Cochrane Reviews still provide the best evidence for a range of medical questions, despite recent controversies.
19 May 2023
No progress on lowering preterm birth rate in past decade: WHO
More than 150 million babies were born early between 2010–20, a new report highlighting the global ‘silent emergency’ shows.
19 May 2023
Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers
The trialled patch was shown to be 67% effective in desensitisation to peanuts, but an expert says it won’t be the ‘Holy Grail’.
18 May 2023
How to help patients save when prescribing expensive medication
SPONSORED: Depending on their health fund and level of cover, they may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy.
17 May 2023
Identifying the ripple effects of problem gambling
GPs have ‘an amazing role’ in embedding discussion around risk and harms through routine assessments, says expert Dr Hester Wilson.