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Payroll tax: 10% of practices will close, 21% increase fees & 18% to slash bulk billing

National practice owners survey reveals major impact on viability of practices and access to Medicare if payroll tax rolled out

By Healthed

Public health

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Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health...

By Dr Manal Mohammed

Women's health

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How my hellish endometriosis experience has made me a better doctor

“I just need a medical certificate,” she tells me.

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Women's health

Clinical Articles

How to treat bacterial vaginosis

Recurrence is common, but this practical advice can help reduce the risk

By Fiona Clark

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

Public health

Clinical Articles

What’s in vapes? Toxins, heavy metals, maybe radioactive polonium

If you asked me what’s in e-cigarettes, disposable vapes or e-liquids, my short answer would be “we don’t fully know”.

By A/Prof Alexander Larcombe

Public health

Clinical Articles

Remuneration only half of the problem

Greater respect is crucial to solve the workforce crisis, GPs say

By Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

Will Medicare changes offset ‘GP crisis’?

Will the recently announced Medicare changes really make graduates more likely to choose general practice?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Public health

Clinical Articles

‘Stay safe’ – Vale Mary-Louise McLaws, a champion for the power of clear science communication

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO became the go-to expert for many journalists across the media spectrum.

By Dr Jocelyne Basseal, Dr Sharon Salmon, Sophie Scott

Diet and nutrition, Women's health

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1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

By Prof Jenny Doust, Prof Paul Glasziou

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

Public health

Clinical Articles

Vaping restrictions to make things worse?

Will the impending vaping policy changes make the black market stronger and riskier? We unpack the arguments.

By Lynnette Hoffman

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Payroll tax: 10% of practices will close, 21% increase fees & 18% to slash bulk billing

National practice owners survey reveals major impact on viability of practices and access to Medicare if payroll tax rolled out

Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health...

How my hellish endometriosis experience has made me a better doctor

“I just need a medical certificate,” she tells me.

How to treat bacterial vaginosis

Recurrence is common, but this practical advice can help reduce the risk

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.

What’s in vapes? Toxins, heavy metals, maybe radioactive polonium

If you asked me what’s in e-cigarettes, disposable vapes or e-liquids, my short answer would be “we don’t fully know”.

Remuneration only half of the problem

Greater respect is crucial to solve the workforce crisis, GPs say

Will Medicare changes offset ‘GP crisis’?

Will the recently announced Medicare changes really make graduates more likely to choose general practice?

‘Stay safe’ – Vale Mary-Louise McLaws, a champion for the power of clear science communication

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO became the go-to expert for many journalists across the media spectrum.

1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

Sarcopenia is a silent disease

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

Vaping restrictions to make things worse?

Will the impending vaping policy changes make the black market stronger and riskier? We unpack the arguments.

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National practice owners survey reveals major impact on viability of practices and access to Medicare if payroll tax rolled out

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health...

“I just need a medical certificate,” she tells me.

Recurrence is common, but this practical advice can help reduce the risk

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.

If you asked me what’s in e-cigarettes, disposable vapes or e-liquids, my short answer would be “we don’t fully know”.

Greater respect is crucial to solve the workforce crisis, GPs say

Will the recently announced Medicare changes really make graduates more likely to choose general practice?

Professor Emeritus Mary-Louise McLaws AO became the go-to expert for many journalists across the media spectrum.

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

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

Will the impending vaping policy changes make the black market stronger and riskier? We unpack the arguments.

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