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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

Men's health

Clinical Articles

Will patients recover their urinary control and erectile function after prostatectomy?

How likely is it that a patient will recover their urinary control and erectile function after prostatectomy?

By Felicity Nelson

Public health

Clinical Articles

1 in 5 GPs switch from bulk billing to mixed billing

More Australian GPs are moving away from 100% bulk billing as the costs of running a practice continue to outstrip the Medicare rebates offered by the government

By Felicity Nelson

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

Chasing sleep with a newborn

Sometimes new parents just need to know what’s normal when it comes to sleeping patterns in infants, says midwife and lactation consultant, Cindy Davenport on a recent Healthed podcast

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

All the highlights – Healthed webcast 2 August 2022

The latest Healthed webcast on Tuesday 2 August 2022 featured a number of high quality talks...

By Healthed

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Queensland death rate may be due to lower booster uptake

Poor booster coverage in Queensland may be driving a higher COVID death rate, suggests epidemiologist.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

If they are yawning, it’s too late

Babies have no circadiaBabies have no circadian rhythms. Parents must look for the subtle, early signs of tirednessn rhythms. Parents must look for the subtle, early signs of tiredness.

By Felicity Nelson

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

A quarter of GPs feel burned out every day

Two years of crisis after crisis has left a scar on general practice, with 14% of GPs saying they feel burned out at least once a day.

By Felicity Nelson

Sexual health

Clinical Articles

Missed a Pill? Here’s what you do

The urgent phone call from a female patient who has just realised she’s missed taking her daily oral contraceptive. What should she do?

By Dr Linda Calabresi

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.

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

Will patients recover their urinary control and erectile function after prostatectomy?

How likely is it that a patient will recover their urinary control and erectile function after prostatectomy?

1 in 5 GPs switch from bulk billing to mixed billing

More Australian GPs are moving away from 100% bulk billing as the costs of running a practice continue to outstrip the Medicare rebates offered by the government

Chasing sleep with a newborn

Sometimes new parents just need to know what’s normal when it comes to sleeping patterns in infants, says midwife and lactation consultant, Cindy Davenport on a recent Healthed podcast

All the highlights – Healthed webcast 2 August 2022

The latest Healthed webcast on Tuesday 2 August 2022 featured a number of high quality talks...

Queensland death rate may be due to lower booster uptake

Poor booster coverage in Queensland may be driving a higher COVID death rate, suggests epidemiologist.

If they are yawning, it’s too late

Babies have no circadiaBabies have no circadian rhythms. Parents must look for the subtle, early signs of tirednessn rhythms. Parents must look for the subtle, early signs of tiredness.

A quarter of GPs feel burned out every day

Two years of crisis after crisis has left a scar on general practice, with 14% of GPs saying they feel burned out at least once a day.

Missed a Pill? Here’s what you do

The urgent phone call from a female patient who has just realised she’s missed taking her daily oral contraceptive. What should she do?

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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

How likely is it that a patient will recover their urinary control and erectile function after prostatectomy?

More Australian GPs are moving away from 100% bulk billing as the costs of running a practice continue to outstrip the Medicare rebates offered by the government

Sometimes new parents just need to know what’s normal when it comes to sleeping patterns in infants, says midwife and lactation consultant, Cindy Davenport on a recent Healthed podcast

The latest Healthed webcast on Tuesday 2 August 2022 featured a number of high quality talks...

Poor booster coverage in Queensland may be driving a higher COVID death rate, suggests epidemiologist.

Babies have no circadiaBabies have no circadian rhythms. Parents must look for the subtle, early signs of tirednessn rhythms. Parents must look for the subtle, early signs of tiredness.

Two years of crisis after crisis has left a scar on general practice, with 14% of GPs saying they feel burned out at least once a day.

The urgent phone call from a female patient who has just realised she’s missed taking her daily oral contraceptive. What should she do?

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