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Vaccines build on herd immunity

Almost three years into the pandemic, the widespread uptake of vaccines in Australia, together with the large rate of infection from the Omicron variant has created very good population immunity, according to Professor Kristine Macartney from the National Centre for Immunisation Research.

By Rosalyn Page

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Infectious diseases

New Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline – and may be available as early as next year

Lecanemab is the first drug to help improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by slowing the disease

By Bernadette McGuinness, Elizabeth Coulthard

Clinical Articles

Neurology

Best practice management of thyroid nodules

Key factors when assessing a thyroid nodule are size, number and whether it is ‘hot’ or ‘cold’, says leading endocrinologist, Professor Bruce Robinson.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Endocrinology

70% of GPs say patient behaviour is deteriorating, social media and consumer culture implicated, says expert

Social media and consumerism are major factors, one expert says.

By Yasmin Clarke

Clinical Articles

Accreditation

Preparing for the next COVID wave

GPs should plan antivirals for high- risk patients

By Ben Falkenmire

Clinical Articles

Infectious diseases

Alternate day dosing for oral iron improves absorption

Iron deficiency should be considered within a spectrum of deficiency and anaemia, says Dr Pradeep Jayasuriya, a specialist General Practitioner who has recently set up a community-based iron infusion facility and does research in the area.

By Dr Aajuli Shukla

Clinical Articles

Haematology

Here’s another type of COVID test to get your head around. But is this new home kit worth the cost?

A new type of COVID test is set to be available from November for Australians to use at home.

By Healthed

Clinical Articles

Infectious diseases

Early referral avoids long-term oral steroids in asthma

Many more asthma sufferers stand to benefit from biologics but have not yet been put into the right referral pathways.

By Dr Aajuli Shukla

Clinical Articles

Respiratory and sleep

Choosing the most suitable OCP

Which oral contraceptive pill is best for PMS? Or acne? Or avoiding weight gain?

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Clinical Articles

Sexual health

GPs can provide care for childhood nocturnal enuresis

Parents concerned about their child’s bedwetting is a common issue encountered in general practice.

By Rosalyn Page

Clinical Articles

Urology

Remuneration, red tape, demanding patients: What your colleagues are saying

A bombshell from the RACGP this week highlighted the financial pressures GPs are under, but what about rude and demanding patients and the perception of GPs as second-class citizens in a dysfunctional health system?

By Healthed

Clinical Articles

Accreditation

Iron deficiencies can potentially be managed by nurses

Iron deficiency is a common condition in primary care affecting 12% of the population and around 40% of women under the age of 50. However, it is sometimes difficult to detect in patients clinically, and treatment can be a time-consuming process for GPs.

By Ben Falkenmire

Clinical Articles

Haematology

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Vaccines build on herd immunity

Almost three years into the pandemic, the widespread uptake of vaccines in Australia, together with the large rate of infection from the Omicron variant has created very good population immunity, according to Professor Kristine Macartney from the National Centre for Immunisation Research.

New Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline – and may be available as early as next year

Lecanemab is the first drug to help improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by slowing the disease

Best practice management of thyroid nodules

Key factors when assessing a thyroid nodule are size, number and whether it is ‘hot’ or ‘cold’, says leading endocrinologist, Professor Bruce Robinson.

70% of GPs say patient behaviour is deteriorating, social media and consumer culture implicated, says expert

Social media and consumerism are major factors, one expert says.

Preparing for the next COVID wave

GPs should plan antivirals for high- risk patients

Alternate day dosing for oral iron improves absorption

Iron deficiency should be considered within a spectrum of deficiency and anaemia, says Dr Pradeep Jayasuriya, a specialist General Practitioner who has recently set up a community-based iron infusion facility and does research in the area.

Here’s another type of COVID test to get your head around. But is this new home kit worth the cost?

A new type of COVID test is set to be available from November for Australians to use at home.

Early referral avoids long-term oral steroids in asthma

Many more asthma sufferers stand to benefit from biologics but have not yet been put into the right referral pathways.

Choosing the most suitable OCP

Which oral contraceptive pill is best for PMS? Or acne? Or avoiding weight gain?

GPs can provide care for childhood nocturnal enuresis

Parents concerned about their child’s bedwetting is a common issue encountered in general practice.

Remuneration, red tape, demanding patients: What your colleagues are saying

A bombshell from the RACGP this week highlighted the financial pressures GPs are under, but what about rude and demanding patients and the perception of GPs as second-class citizens in a dysfunctional health system?

Iron deficiencies can potentially be managed by nurses

Iron deficiency is a common condition in primary care affecting 12% of the population and around 40% of women under the age of 50. However, it is sometimes difficult to detect in patients clinically, and treatment can be a time-consuming process for GPs.

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Almost three years into the pandemic, the widespread uptake of vaccines in Australia, together with the large rate of infection from the Omicron variant has created very good population immunity, according to Professor Kristine Macartney from the National Centre for Immunisation Research.

Lecanemab is the first drug to help improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s by slowing the disease

Key factors when assessing a thyroid nodule are size, number and whether it is ‘hot’ or ‘cold’, says leading endocrinologist, Professor Bruce Robinson.

Social media and consumerism are major factors, one expert says.

GPs should plan antivirals for high- risk patients

Iron deficiency should be considered within a spectrum of deficiency and anaemia, says Dr Pradeep Jayasuriya, a specialist General Practitioner who has recently set up a community-based iron infusion facility and does research in the area.

A new type of COVID test is set to be available from November for Australians to use at home.

Many more asthma sufferers stand to benefit from biologics but have not yet been put into the right referral pathways.

Which oral contraceptive pill is best for PMS? Or acne? Or avoiding weight gain?

Parents concerned about their child’s bedwetting is a common issue encountered in general practice.

A bombshell from the RACGP this week highlighted the financial pressures GPs are under, but what about rude and demanding patients and the perception of GPs as second-class citizens in a dysfunctional health system?

Iron deficiency is a common condition in primary care affecting 12% of the population and around 40% of women under the age of 50. However, it is sometimes difficult to detect in patients clinically, and treatment can be a time-consuming process for GPs.

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