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Sexual health

Clinical Articles

Myth-busting long-acting reversible contraceptives

Every GP clinic should have at least one doctor who can insert an IUD or have a clear referral pathway, says Professor Deborah Bateson.

By Thomas Crow

Urology

Clinical Articles

Acting on the overactive bladder

Overactive bladder affects up to 30% of adult women and yet, very often, the condition goes undiagnosed and untreated despite its potential to significantly affect quality of life.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Surgery

Clinical Articles

30% of GPs have seen bad outcomes from non-specialist cosmetic surgery but only 1% reported to AHPRA

Almost one-third of GPs have seen negative outcomes from cosmetic surgical procedures performed by doctors who were not formally trained in surgery, but only 1% of GPs reported these cases to AHPRA.

By Felicity Nelson, Yasmin Clarke

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Managing heart failure in general practice – an update

Heart failure is an incredibly common condition managed in general practice. One of the commonest causes for hospitalisation of heart failure patients is non-adherence to therapy and/or dietary or fluid restriction.

By Dr Aajuli Shukla

Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

Study suggests possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease

A study of more than 100 000 French adults published by The BMJ suggests an association between artificial sweeteners and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.

By Medical Xpress

Diet and nutrition

Clinical Articles

The case for dairy

Even people with medically diagnosed lactose intolerance, can and should have small amounts of lactose daily, Australian dietitian Nicole Dynan says.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Trialing testosterone for postmenopausal women

Recent research indicates testosterone therapy improves sexual wellbeing in postmenopausal women...

By Ben Falkenmire

Accreditation

Clinical Articles

CPD: Side-by-side comparison of old vs new systems

In Part 1 and Part 2 of my series on CPD changes, we had a good look at what are the CPD program is looking like for next year.

By Dr Charlotte Hespe

Surgery

Clinical Articles

78% of GPs want ‘cosmetic cowboys’ banned

It’s not just plastic surgeons who are calling for major reforms...

By Felicity Nelson, Yasmin Clarke

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Managing the headache that doesn’t go

Migraine is the second biggest cause of disability in the world...

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Oncology

Clinical Articles

When to recommend radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancers

When given the option between recommending a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patient for either surgery or radiotherapy, GPs will often choose the surgical route.

By Thomas Crow

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Campaign to encourage complacent Australians to get boosted

The Immunisation Coalition has launched a campaign called 'Take It From Me' to encourage Australians to get boosted.

By Healthed

Articles

Myth-busting long-acting reversible contraceptives

Every GP clinic should have at least one doctor who can insert an IUD or have a clear referral pathway, says Professor Deborah Bateson.

Acting on the overactive bladder

Overactive bladder affects up to 30% of adult women and yet, very often, the condition goes undiagnosed and untreated despite its potential to significantly affect quality of life.

30% of GPs have seen bad outcomes from non-specialist cosmetic surgery but only 1% reported to AHPRA

Almost one-third of GPs have seen negative outcomes from cosmetic surgical procedures performed by doctors who were not formally trained in surgery, but only 1% of GPs reported these cases to AHPRA.

Managing heart failure in general practice – an update

Heart failure is an incredibly common condition managed in general practice. One of the commonest causes for hospitalisation of heart failure patients is non-adherence to therapy and/or dietary or fluid restriction.

Study suggests possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease

A study of more than 100 000 French adults published by The BMJ suggests an association between artificial sweeteners and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.

The case for dairy

Even people with medically diagnosed lactose intolerance, can and should have small amounts of lactose daily, Australian dietitian Nicole Dynan says.

Trialing testosterone for postmenopausal women

Recent research indicates testosterone therapy improves sexual wellbeing in postmenopausal women...

CPD: Side-by-side comparison of old vs new systems

In Part 1 and Part 2 of my series on CPD changes, we had a good look at what are the CPD program is looking like for next year.

78% of GPs want ‘cosmetic cowboys’ banned

It’s not just plastic surgeons who are calling for major reforms...

Managing the headache that doesn’t go

Migraine is the second biggest cause of disability in the world...

When to recommend radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancers

When given the option between recommending a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patient for either surgery or radiotherapy, GPs will often choose the surgical route.

Campaign to encourage complacent Australians to get boosted

The Immunisation Coalition has launched a campaign called 'Take It From Me' to encourage Australians to get boosted.

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Every GP clinic should have at least one doctor who can insert an IUD or have a clear referral pathway, says Professor Deborah Bateson.

Overactive bladder affects up to 30% of adult women and yet, very often, the condition goes undiagnosed and untreated despite its potential to significantly affect quality of life.

Almost one-third of GPs have seen negative outcomes from cosmetic surgical procedures performed by doctors who were not formally trained in surgery, but only 1% of GPs reported these cases to AHPRA.

Heart failure is an incredibly common condition managed in general practice. One of the commonest causes for hospitalisation of heart failure patients is non-adherence to therapy and/or dietary or fluid restriction.

A study of more than 100 000 French adults published by The BMJ suggests an association between artificial sweeteners and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.

Even people with medically diagnosed lactose intolerance, can and should have small amounts of lactose daily, Australian dietitian Nicole Dynan says.

Recent research indicates testosterone therapy improves sexual wellbeing in postmenopausal women...

In Part 1 and Part 2 of my series on CPD changes, we had a good look at what are the CPD program is looking like for next year.

It’s not just plastic surgeons who are calling for major reforms...

Migraine is the second biggest cause of disability in the world...

When given the option between recommending a non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patient for either surgery or radiotherapy, GPs will often choose the surgical route.

The Immunisation Coalition has launched a campaign called 'Take It From Me' to encourage Australians to get boosted.

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