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Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here’s what you need to know

There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.

Expert/s: Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

Survey: 59% of GPs seeing antibiotic shortages

Unprecedented medication supply issues that began in the pandemic continue, with antibiotic shortages impacting well over half of GPs and their patients.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

Expert/s: Nathan Cheetham

Public health

Clinical Articles

Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

Expert/s: Dr Deirdre McGhee

Public health

Clinical Articles

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Expert/s: Shreya Mcleod, Kerry Peek

Public health

Clinical Articles

Stem cell therapies: Why they’re expensive, unproven and often dangerous

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world

Expert/s: Dr Darius Widera

Public health

Clinical Articles

GPs are earning 17 hours of CPD from one day… Here’s how

The upcoming Healthed Medical Update set to take place...

Expert/s: Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

Should GPs bring up a patient’s weight in consultations about other matters? We asked 5 experts

Australian of the Year and body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt has called for doctors to avoid discussing a patient’s weight when they seek care for unrelated matters.

Expert/s: Fron Jackson-Webb

Public health

Clinical Articles

Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault?

Expert/s: Suzanne Meldrum

Public health

Clinical Articles

A decade on, the NDIS has had triumphs, challenges and controversies. Where to from here?

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

Expert/s: Sophie Yates, A/Prof Helen Dickinson

Public health

Podcasts

How social media shapes patient behaviour – And what to do about it

About 50% of your patients, mostly the younger ones, would have looked up their health problem before seeing you- how can a GP work with this person on that journey.

Expert/s: Dr Rachael Sharman

Public health

Clinical Articles

60-day prescribing: GPs say it’s not black and white

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

Expert/s: Healthed

Public health

Controversial ‘forever chemicals’ could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here’s what you need to know

There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.

Survey: 59% of GPs seeing antibiotic shortages

Unprecedented medication supply issues that began in the pandemic continue, with antibiotic shortages impacting well over half of GPs and their patients.

Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here’s how to keep our players safe

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Stem cell therapies: Why they’re expensive, unproven and often dangerous

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world

GPs are earning 17 hours of CPD from one day… Here’s how

The upcoming Healthed Medical Update set to take place...

Should GPs bring up a patient’s weight in consultations about other matters? We asked 5 experts

Australian of the Year and body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt has called for doctors to avoid discussing a patient’s weight when they seek care for unrelated matters.

Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault?

A decade on, the NDIS has had triumphs, challenges and controversies. Where to from here?

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

How social media shapes patient behaviour – And what to do about it

About 50% of your patients, mostly the younger ones, would have looked up their health problem before seeing you- how can a GP work with this person on that journey.

60-day prescribing: GPs say it’s not black and white

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

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There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”.

Unprecedented medication supply issues that began in the pandemic continue, with antibiotic shortages impacting well over half of GPs and their patients.

Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the right words in conversation, are commonly reported following a COVID infection.

n the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field

This greater participation in soccer over the years has led to an increase in injuries, including concussions.

Rogue clinics selling stem cell therapies are popping up everywhere. There are thousands of them around the world

The upcoming Healthed Medical Update set to take place...

Australian of the Year and body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt has called for doctors to avoid discussing a patient’s weight when they seek care for unrelated matters.

As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault?

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

About 50% of your patients, mostly the younger ones, would have looked up their health problem before seeing you- how can a GP work with this person on that journey.

GPs largely support 60-day prescribing, but say concerns should be taken seriously

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