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Infectious diseases

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When it comes to vaccinations – don’t forget the old

Don’t forget routine immunisations and use any patient contact as an opportunity for vaccination—says Professor Nick Wood of the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance at the University of Sydney.

By Dr Stuart Cooper

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.

By Eric L Hsu, Catherine Coveney

Women's health

Clinical Articles

‘Egg timer’ tests can’t reliably predict chance of conceiving or menopause timing

Many women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The “egg timer” blood test is marketed as an empowering way to give women insights to help them plan when to have children.

By Prof Jenny Doust, Dr Karin Hammarberg, Tessa Copp

Mental health

Clinical Articles

The Hero’s Journey: Making peace with our inner narrative

We can re-write our personal stories of hope and heroism to find inner peace and internal validation.

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

Inhaled corticosteroids for asthma – Why even mild cases should be treated with them

Management of mild to moderate asthma has transformed in recent years as evidence for dual therapy has increased.

By Dr Alisha Dorrigan

Public health

Clinical Articles

Should we all be terrified of voluntary patient enrolment?

Dr Stuart Cooper discusses the pros and cons of the British healthcare system.

By Dr Stuart Cooper

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Poll results: Have the last six months taken a toll on mental wellbeing?

GPs report significant deterioration in mental wellbeing over the last six months

By Healthed

Vaccination

Clinical Articles

Rise in unlinked meningococcal cases: what GPs need to know

Meningococcal B strain is responsible for most recent cases in NSW, but free access to that vaccine is limited

By Emma Tinning

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Cytomegalovirus lies dormant in most US adults and is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, but few have heard of it

“Why didn’t anyone tell me about this virus?” is a frequent response I hear from parents upon learning their newborn is infected with cytomegalovirus, or CMV. Although more than half of the U.S. population will be infected with CMV by the age of 40 and the disease is common worldwide, few people have ever heard of it.

By Healthed

Public health

Clinical Articles

The new CPD – more pain but no gain, survey finds

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

GLP-1s for T2D – the earlier the better?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Public health

Clinical Articles

Re-discovering joy at work

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, a rural GP and co-author of the newly released 2nd edition of ‘Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients,’ offers tips for on how to maintain—or re-gain—optimism at work.

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Articles

When it comes to vaccinations – don’t forget the old

Don’t forget routine immunisations and use any patient contact as an opportunity for vaccination—says Professor Nick Wood of the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance at the University of Sydney.

Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.

‘Egg timer’ tests can’t reliably predict chance of conceiving or menopause timing

Many women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The “egg timer” blood test is marketed as an empowering way to give women insights to help them plan when to have children.

The Hero’s Journey: Making peace with our inner narrative

We can re-write our personal stories of hope and heroism to find inner peace and internal validation.

Inhaled corticosteroids for asthma – Why even mild cases should be treated with them

Management of mild to moderate asthma has transformed in recent years as evidence for dual therapy has increased.

Should we all be terrified of voluntary patient enrolment?

Dr Stuart Cooper discusses the pros and cons of the British healthcare system.

Poll results: Have the last six months taken a toll on mental wellbeing?

GPs report significant deterioration in mental wellbeing over the last six months

Rise in unlinked meningococcal cases: what GPs need to know

Meningococcal B strain is responsible for most recent cases in NSW, but free access to that vaccine is limited

Cytomegalovirus lies dormant in most US adults and is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, but few have heard of it

The new CPD – more pain but no gain, survey finds

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

GLP-1s for T2D – the earlier the better?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Re-discovering joy at work

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, a rural GP and co-author of the newly released 2nd edition of ‘Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients,’ offers tips for on how to maintain—or re-gain—optimism at work.

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Don’t forget routine immunisations and use any patient contact as an opportunity for vaccination—says Professor Nick Wood of the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance at the University of Sydney.

From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.

Many women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The “egg timer” blood test is marketed as an empowering way to give women insights to help them plan when to have children.

We can re-write our personal stories of hope and heroism to find inner peace and internal validation.

Management of mild to moderate asthma has transformed in recent years as evidence for dual therapy has increased.

Dr Stuart Cooper discusses the pros and cons of the British healthcare system.

GPs report significant deterioration in mental wellbeing over the last six months

Meningococcal B strain is responsible for most recent cases in NSW, but free access to that vaccine is limited

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Clinical Professor Leanne Rowe, a rural GP and co-author of the newly released 2nd edition of ‘Every Doctor: healthier doctors = healthier patients,’ offers tips for on how to maintain—or re-gain—optimism at work.

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