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Haematology

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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

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

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

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

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

Sexual health

Clinical Articles

Choosing the most suitable OCP

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

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Urology

Clinical Articles

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

Accreditation

Clinical Articles

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

Haematology

Clinical Articles

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

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

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Thyroid disease need not be a pain in the neck

As soon as a woman being treated for hypothyroidism falls pregnant, she needs her thyroxine dose increased, says Australian expert, Professor Creswell Eastman.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Accreditation

Clinical Articles

50% of GPs are thinking of leaving practice earlier than expected

Increasingly difficult working conditions are pushing GPs out of the profession. Half of GPs recently surveyed by Healthed have seriously considered leaving general practice earlier than planned.

By Yasmin Clarke

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

The best COVID antivirals to prescribe

Under national guidelines, patients with COVID at high risk of serious illness should be prescribed nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) by GPs, with the less effective molnupiravir (Lagevrio) a second-line option.

By Ben Falkenmire

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

Articles

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.

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.

Thyroid disease need not be a pain in the neck

As soon as a woman being treated for hypothyroidism falls pregnant, she needs her thyroxine dose increased, says Australian expert, Professor Creswell Eastman.

50% of GPs are thinking of leaving practice earlier than expected

Increasingly difficult working conditions are pushing GPs out of the profession. Half of GPs recently surveyed by Healthed have seriously considered leaving general practice earlier than planned.

The best COVID antivirals to prescribe

Under national guidelines, patients with COVID at high risk of serious illness should be prescribed nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) by GPs, with the less effective molnupiravir (Lagevrio) a second-line option.

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.

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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.

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.

As soon as a woman being treated for hypothyroidism falls pregnant, she needs her thyroxine dose increased, says Australian expert, Professor Creswell Eastman.

Increasingly difficult working conditions are pushing GPs out of the profession. Half of GPs recently surveyed by Healthed have seriously considered leaving general practice earlier than planned.

Under national guidelines, patients with COVID at high risk of serious illness should be prescribed nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) by GPs, with the less effective molnupiravir (Lagevrio) a second-line option.

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

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