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CPD in 2023 – The good, the bad and the ugly

Healthed recently surveyed several hundred GPs to understand which concerns they wanted the RACGP to address. After issues around remuneration and financial viability, CPD is one of the biggest issues.

By Dr Charlotte Hespe

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Five-part migraine podcast series

Featured on the Clinical Takeaway podcast with various leading experts, this five-part series will equip you with practical and important information for the management of migraines.

By Healthed

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Practical tips for acne management

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

New CVD risk calculator is out

The Framingham risk equation is out, and an increased number of risk factors, including socio economic status, are in

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Public health

Clinical Articles

Sarcopenia is a silent disease

ometimes it’s obvious. You might notice sarcopenia in an elderly patient who is clearly frail.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana, Lynnette Hoffman

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers on its way

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Geriatric medicine

Clinical Articles

Shingrix FAQ

From 1 November, Shingrix will replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with free coverage expanded to people aged ≥65 and First Nations people aged ≥50, as well as immunocompromised people with certain medical conditions who are aged ≥18.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

We think we have found a cause of pregnancy sickness, and it may lead to a treatment

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

By Sam Lockhart, Prof Stephen O'Rahilly

Neurology

Clinical Articles

The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this...

By Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard, Prof Yvonne Nolan

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Contraception: Your questions answered

Hear from sexual health experts as they answer GPs most common questions about contraception...

By Healthed

Public health, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Cervical screening: Is self-collection reliable?

Six out of 10 GPs think it’s not - are they right? We ask the experts...

By Sophia Auld

Sexual health

Clinical Articles

STI testing and management advice has changed. Here’s what you need to know

Over the past three years, cases of gonorrhoea have risen by 45% and chlamydia by 24%. Infectious syphilis cases have climbed steadily with 24.3 notifications per 100,000 population in 2022

By Daniela Thompson

Articles

CPD in 2023 – The good, the bad and the ugly

Healthed recently surveyed several hundred GPs to understand which concerns they wanted the RACGP to address. After issues around remuneration and financial viability, CPD is one of the biggest issues.

Five-part migraine podcast series

Featured on the Clinical Takeaway podcast with various leading experts, this five-part series will equip you with practical and important information for the management of migraines.

Practical tips for acne management

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

New CVD risk calculator is out

The Framingham risk equation is out, and an increased number of risk factors, including socio economic status, are in

Sarcopenia is a silent disease

ometimes it’s obvious. You might notice sarcopenia in an elderly patient who is clearly frail.

Blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers on its way

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

Shingrix FAQ

From 1 November, Shingrix will replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with free coverage expanded to people aged ≥65 and First Nations people aged ≥50, as well as immunocompromised people with certain medical conditions who are aged ≥18.

We think we have found a cause of pregnancy sickness, and it may lead to a treatment

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it’s key to understanding dementia

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this...

Contraception: Your questions answered

Hear from sexual health experts as they answer GPs most common questions about contraception...

Cervical screening: Is self-collection reliable?

Six out of 10 GPs think it’s not - are they right? We ask the experts...

STI testing and management advice has changed. Here’s what you need to know

Over the past three years, cases of gonorrhoea have risen by 45% and chlamydia by 24%. Infectious syphilis cases have climbed steadily with 24.3 notifications per 100,000 population in 2022

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Healthed recently surveyed several hundred GPs to understand which concerns they wanted the RACGP to address. After issues around remuneration and financial viability, CPD is one of the biggest issues.

Featured on the Clinical Takeaway podcast with various leading experts, this five-part series will equip you with practical and important information for the management of migraines.

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

The Framingham risk equation is out, and an increased number of risk factors, including socio economic status, are in

ometimes it’s obvious. You might notice sarcopenia in an elderly patient who is clearly frail.

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

From 1 November, Shingrix will replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with free coverage expanded to people aged ≥65 and First Nations people aged ≥50, as well as immunocompromised people with certain medical conditions who are aged ≥18.

Sickness in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, is common and is thought to affect seven out of ten women at some time in their pregnancy. But, until recently, very little has been known about why it happens.

Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life’s clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this...

Hear from sexual health experts as they answer GPs most common questions about contraception...

Six out of 10 GPs think it’s not - are they right? We ask the experts...

Over the past three years, cases of gonorrhoea have risen by 45% and chlamydia by 24%. Infectious syphilis cases have climbed steadily with 24.3 notifications per 100,000 population in 2022

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