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.
16 May 2023
Obesity found to speed up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines
COVID vaccines are very effective, but new research suggests the immune response is not as strong in some groups.
16 May 2023
GLP-1 RA prescribing checks flagged
GPs may soon need Services Australia approval prior to prescribing the diabetes medications, following evidence of ‘high use’ outside of PBS restrictions.
15 May 2023
FP 50 decision reversed
GPs will once again be able to initiate PBS prescriptions for a commonly used paediatric asthma medication, following a strong advocacy campaign.