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Women's health

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Iodine, IQ and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy

The connection has been known for years, and yet most pregnant women are iodine deficient, expert says

By Leigh Dayton

Evidence-based medicine, Pharmacology

Clinical Articles

CBD is not a cure-all – here’s what science says about its real health benefits

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill – has ushered in an explosion of interest

By Dr Kent E. Vrana

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness. Why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed – and what it has to do with autism

There is growing interest in a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

By Marie-Claire Seeley

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Most people thinking about suicide don’t tell anyone. Here’s why and what we can do about it

Many people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests

By David John Hallford

Public health

Clinical Articles

RACGP fee controversy – Are your fees going up?

Many GPs are still assessing the impact of the means-tested fee hike. Here we break it down

By Healthed

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Preventing strokes: Advice from a neurology specialist

TIA diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention strategies…

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Public health

Clinical Articles

Medicare changes – We’ve been sold a pup!

Tripling the bulk-billing incentive made for good headlines, but will this and other budget measures actually be enough to create real change for either patients or doctors? Many GPs say the numbers just don't stack up

By Lynnette Hoffman

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Does vitamin D have a role in depression treatment? We look at the evidence

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Public health

Clinical Articles

The new CPD – more pain but no gain, survey finds

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Cytomegalovirus lies dormant in most US adults and is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, but few have heard of it

“Why didn’t anyone tell me about this virus?” is a frequent response I hear from parents upon learning their newborn is infected with cytomegalovirus, or CMV. Although more than half of the U.S. population will be infected with CMV by the age of 40 and the disease is common worldwide, few people have ever heard of it.

By Healthed

Vaccination

Clinical Articles

Rise in unlinked meningococcal cases: what GPs need to know

Meningococcal B strain is responsible for most recent cases in NSW, but free access to that vaccine is limited

By Emma Tinning

Mental health

Clinical Articles

The Hero’s Journey: Making peace with our inner narrative

We can re-write our personal stories of hope and heroism to find inner peace and internal validation.

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Articles

Iodine, IQ and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy

The connection has been known for years, and yet most pregnant women are iodine deficient, expert says

CBD is not a cure-all – here’s what science says about its real health benefits

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill – has ushered in an explosion of interest

Bendy joints, stretchy skin, clumsiness. Why hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is often missed – and what it has to do with autism

There is growing interest in a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Most people thinking about suicide don’t tell anyone. Here’s why and what we can do about it

Many people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests

RACGP fee controversy – Are your fees going up?

Many GPs are still assessing the impact of the means-tested fee hike. Here we break it down

Preventing strokes: Advice from a neurology specialist

TIA diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention strategies…

Medicare changes – We’ve been sold a pup!

Tripling the bulk-billing incentive made for good headlines, but will this and other budget measures actually be enough to create real change for either patients or doctors? Many GPs say the numbers just don't stack up

Does vitamin D have a role in depression treatment? We look at the evidence

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

The new CPD – more pain but no gain, survey finds

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

Cytomegalovirus lies dormant in most US adults and is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, but few have heard of it

Rise in unlinked meningococcal cases: what GPs need to know

Meningococcal B strain is responsible for most recent cases in NSW, but free access to that vaccine is limited

The Hero’s Journey: Making peace with our inner narrative

We can re-write our personal stories of hope and heroism to find inner peace and internal validation.

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The connection has been known for years, and yet most pregnant women are iodine deficient, expert says

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation – the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill – has ushered in an explosion of interest

There is growing interest in a connective tissue condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Many people at risk of suicide are going undetected and unsupported in our community, our research suggests

Many GPs are still assessing the impact of the means-tested fee hike. Here we break it down

TIA diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention strategies…

Tripling the bulk-billing incentive made for good headlines, but will this and other budget measures actually be enough to create real change for either patients or doctors? Many GPs say the numbers just don't stack up

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

Six months in, how does your experience compare with your colleagues?

Meningococcal B strain is responsible for most recent cases in NSW, but free access to that vaccine is limited

We can re-write our personal stories of hope and heroism to find inner peace and internal validation.

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