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Women's health

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The lost art of MHT prescribing

The fallout meant there was likely to be a whole generation of doctors who had little experience in prescribing MHT and discussing the risks associated with it appropriately, says Dr Terri Foran, a sexual health physician with a special interest in menopause issues.

By Dr Aajuli Shukla

Gastroenterology

Clinical Articles

Managing number twos in under ones

One in five infants will be constipated at any one time, which speaks to just how common this condition is, says paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Rupert Hinds.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Women's health

Clinical Articles

All the highlights – Healthed webcast 16 August 2022

The latest Healthed webcast on Tuesday 16 August 2022 featured a number of high quality talks. Each fortnight Healthed provides a free webcast for GPs and healthcare professionals on relevant clinical topics. They're presented by leading independent voices, and feature valuable information for your practice.

By Healthed

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Exclusive: 60% of GPs have patients with long COVID

Here comes the aftermath of the rising COVID numbers, with almost 60% of Australian GPs now saying they are treating at least one patient with long COVID.

By Felicity Nelson

Public health

Clinical Articles

Something needs to give

An exclusive survey by Healthed on the effects of financial stress in general practice gained national attention last week, but will it be enough?

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Mental health

Clinical Articles

COVID-proof mental health screening for new mothers in high demand

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the incidence and severity of anxiety and depression among new and expectant mothers in Australia, with an increase in calls to helplines and support services. At the same time, many people have become more reluctant to attend medical appointments in person due to COVID-19 concerns.

By Healthed

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Quitting smoking is like healing a fracture

People looking to quit mistakenly think it’s only about reducing nicotine dependency.

By Ben Falkenmire

Hormone

Clinical Articles

Hyperparathyroidism – more than just stones, bones and groans

No longer is it okay to just monitor a patient with mild hyperparathyroidism as research shows the untreated condition is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular death

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Have we passed the peak?

COVID infections have come in waves during the pandemic. First, we were hit with the alpha variant, then delta and now omicron.

By Felicity Nelson

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

Almost 90% of GPs want mask mandates

The majority of the 477 GPs surveyed this month by Healthed say Australia should reintroduce mask mandates for crowded, indoor settings

By Yasmin Clarke

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Choosing the right contraceptive pill

At some point, most GPs will be asked to prescribe the oral contraceptive pill for a patient. It’s important to consider the pros and cons of each type of pill as well as the patient’s unique situation before deciding on which one is most suitable for them

By Dr Aajuli Shukla

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

Rhinitis: ‘The nose is just the tip of the iceberg’

Rhinitis has a significant impact on quality of life for 50% of people with the condition

By Felicity Nelson

Articles

The lost art of MHT prescribing

The fallout meant there was likely to be a whole generation of doctors who had little experience in prescribing MHT and discussing the risks associated with it appropriately, says Dr Terri Foran, a sexual health physician with a special interest in menopause issues.

Managing number twos in under ones

One in five infants will be constipated at any one time, which speaks to just how common this condition is, says paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Rupert Hinds.

All the highlights – Healthed webcast 16 August 2022

Exclusive: 60% of GPs have patients with long COVID

Here comes the aftermath of the rising COVID numbers, with almost 60% of Australian GPs now saying they are treating at least one patient with long COVID.

Something needs to give

An exclusive survey by Healthed on the effects of financial stress in general practice gained national attention last week, but will it be enough?

COVID-proof mental health screening for new mothers in high demand

Quitting smoking is like healing a fracture

People looking to quit mistakenly think it’s only about reducing nicotine dependency.

Hyperparathyroidism – more than just stones, bones and groans

No longer is it okay to just monitor a patient with mild hyperparathyroidism as research shows the untreated condition is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular death

Have we passed the peak?

COVID infections have come in waves during the pandemic. First, we were hit with the alpha variant, then delta and now omicron.

Almost 90% of GPs want mask mandates

The majority of the 477 GPs surveyed this month by Healthed say Australia should reintroduce mask mandates for crowded, indoor settings

Choosing the right contraceptive pill

At some point, most GPs will be asked to prescribe the oral contraceptive pill for a patient. It’s important to consider the pros and cons of each type of pill as well as the patient’s unique situation before deciding on which one is most suitable for them

Rhinitis: ‘The nose is just the tip of the iceberg’

Rhinitis has a significant impact on quality of life for 50% of people with the condition

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The fallout meant there was likely to be a whole generation of doctors who had little experience in prescribing MHT and discussing the risks associated with it appropriately, says Dr Terri Foran, a sexual health physician with a special interest in menopause issues.

One in five infants will be constipated at any one time, which speaks to just how common this condition is, says paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Rupert Hinds.

Here comes the aftermath of the rising COVID numbers, with almost 60% of Australian GPs now saying they are treating at least one patient with long COVID.

An exclusive survey by Healthed on the effects of financial stress in general practice gained national attention last week, but will it be enough?

People looking to quit mistakenly think it’s only about reducing nicotine dependency.

No longer is it okay to just monitor a patient with mild hyperparathyroidism as research shows the untreated condition is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular death

COVID infections have come in waves during the pandemic. First, we were hit with the alpha variant, then delta and now omicron.

The majority of the 477 GPs surveyed this month by Healthed say Australia should reintroduce mask mandates for crowded, indoor settings

At some point, most GPs will be asked to prescribe the oral contraceptive pill for a patient. It’s important to consider the pros and cons of each type of pill as well as the patient’s unique situation before deciding on which one is most suitable for them

Rhinitis has a significant impact on quality of life for 50% of people with the condition

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