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Women's health

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Feminist narratives are being hijacked to market medical tests not backed by evidence

Corporations have used feminist language to promote their products for decades. In the 1980s, companies co-opted messaging about female autonomy to encourage women’s consumption of unhealthy commodities, such as tobacco and alcohol.

By Dr Brooke Nickel, Tessa Copp

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Mental health

Clinical Articles

AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor and tell you which treatment is best

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness...

By Dr Sarah Hellewell

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Distress from global conflicts on the rise

Fifty per cent of GPs have seen a rise in patient distress levels related to global conflicts, a recent Healthed survey of more than 2,300 GPs found.

By Sophia Auld

Neurology, Public health

Clinical Articles

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By A/Prof Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Policy

Clinical Articles

GPs want the College to lobby harder, survey finds

College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

‘Free birthing’ and planned home births might sound similar but the risks are very different

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.

By Prof Hannah Dahlen

Policy, Public health

Clinical Articles

Are nicotine pouches safe, or even legal?

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

By A/Prof Becky Freeman

Policy

Clinical Articles

New sex discrimination and harassment laws require proactive action

General Practices may attract scrutiny by the Australian Human Rights Commission if unless we take steps to comply...

By Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM

Career

Clinical Articles

How to cut practice costs with AI office tools

AI uptake in practice management is low - here are 6 ways it can help reduce your admin costs...

By Sophia Auld

Genetics

Clinical Articles

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

By Lynnette Hoffman

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Women with PCOS have 8X risk of suicide attempts

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety are all more prevalent – yet many are going undiagnosed…

By Sophia Auld

Articles

Feminist narratives are being hijacked to market medical tests not backed by evidence

Corporations have used feminist language to promote their products for decades. In the 1980s, companies co-opted messaging about female autonomy to encourage women’s consumption of unhealthy commodities, such as tobacco and alcohol.

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor and tell you which treatment is best

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness...

Distress from global conflicts on the rise

Fifty per cent of GPs have seen a rise in patient distress levels related to global conflicts, a recent Healthed survey of more than 2,300 GPs found.

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

GPs want the College to lobby harder, survey finds

College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

‘Free birthing’ and planned home births might sound similar but the risks are very different

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.

Are nicotine pouches safe, or even legal?

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

New sex discrimination and harassment laws require proactive action

General Practices may attract scrutiny by the Australian Human Rights Commission if unless we take steps to comply...

How to cut practice costs with AI office tools

AI uptake in practice management is low - here are 6 ways it can help reduce your admin costs...

New recommendations to improve diagnosis of rare diseases

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

Women with PCOS have 8X risk of suicide attempts

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety are all more prevalent – yet many are going undiagnosed…

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Corporations have used feminist language to promote their products for decades. In the 1980s, companies co-opted messaging about female autonomy to encourage women’s consumption of unhealthy commodities, such as tobacco and alcohol.

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness...

Fifty per cent of GPs have seen a rise in patient distress levels related to global conflicts, a recent Healthed survey of more than 2,300 GPs found.

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

College claims they are upping the ante, but GPs want a more aggressive advocate in Canberra...

The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent “wild birth”, or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance.

With the rapid rise in youth vaping and the subsequent implementation of several reforms to restrict access to vaping products, it’s not entirely surprising the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream.

General Practices may attract scrutiny by the Australian Human Rights Commission if unless we take steps to comply...

AI uptake in practice management is low - here are 6 ways it can help reduce your admin costs...

Collectively, rare diseases are more common than diabetes. The first-ever national recommendations launched in March, outlining how GPs can help patients get timely diagnosis and effective support....

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety are all more prevalent – yet many are going undiagnosed…

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