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Sophia Auld

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Women's health

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Your guide to contraception in perimenopause

Experts provide practical advice on the key considerations...

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Experts dispel menopause misconceptions

With the senate inquiry highlighting knowledge gaps across specialties, we asked experts to dispel some common misconceptions…

Haematology

Clinical Articles

Iron supplementation: Practical tips for managing side effects

Even inconsequential side effects of iron therapy sometimes land people in the ED undergoing needless tests, while the serious ones can be life-threatening.

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Managing insomnia in primary care

Specialised CBT is more effective than pills, and it can be delivered by GPs who complete a 6-hour training course...

Geriatric medicine, Haematology

Clinical Articles

Managing iron deficiency in the elderly

Expert advice on assessment, investigating the cause, pros and cons of oral vs IV iron and more...

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

New peanut allergy treatment for Australian babies

Rolled out this week, a new program could transform allergy management in young children...

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Peripheral arterial disease – current assessment and management

Surgical advances mean new interventional procedures to treat peripheral arterial disease are available, but with early diagnosis, many patients can be managed without going under the knife...

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

RSV, a catalyst for cardiac events

The impacts of the virus go beyond the lungs, especially in the elderly and people with T2D...

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Exercise mini sessions make activity more palatable

‘Exercise snacks’ could help patients achieve health benefits in just a few minutes per day...

Public health

Clinical Articles

Wound care in general practice

Expert dispels myths and gives practical tips...

Gastroenterology

Clinical Articles

Evidence-based practice tips for IBS

An update on recent reviews, guidelines and studies that you can use now…

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Managing problematic behaviour in dementia

Nearly four in ten Australian aged care residents are prescribed an antipsychotic, despite the fact they often don’t work, have serious adverse effects, and are only recommended for managing dementia-related behaviours when other strategies have failed...

When is a mammogram not enough?

Which women might warrant non-standard breast screening, and what are the risks and benefits of available tests…

Clinical Articles

Women's health

1 in 5 GPs fearful of violence from their mentally ill patients

In the past year, 1 in 7 GPs were threatened, while 1 in 14 experienced physical violence...

Clinical Articles

Career, Mental health

Practical guide to deprescribing antidepressants

How to differentiate withdrawal symptoms from relapse, and reduce the risk of both...

Clinical Articles

Mental health, Psychiatry

CKD medical management – key updates

PBS-listed drugs for CKD can slow deterioration by years, but early diagnosis is paramount...

Clinical Articles

Renal medicine

6 tips for managing anaphylaxis

Allergy specialist Dr Celia Zubrinich offers practical tips for managing anaphylaxis - and some traps to avoid as well…

Clinical Articles

Immunology and allergy

GPs predict instant test results nightmare

GPs already regularly encounter distressed patients who’ve misinterpreted their pathology and imaging – they fear the new policy will make things much worse.

Clinical Articles

Public health

Dementia & fitness to drive

Assessing driving risk, understanding your responsibilities and when to get an OT involved...

Clinical Articles

Neurology

Cervical screening: Is self-collection reliable?

Six out of 10 GPs think it’s not - are they right? We ask the experts...

Clinical Articles

Public health, Women's health

Managing CKD with co-existing conditions

Practical tips from the updated Handbook...

Clinical Articles

Renal medicine

‘CALD’ women less likely to get cervical screening

Language barriers and cultural taboos need to be addressed, especially with self-collection...

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Perinatal depression and anxiety practice points

Early detection, medication advice, atypical red flags and more...

Clinical Articles

Mental health, Obstetrics and gynaecology

New vaginal atrophy treatment is here

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year, and is now available in Australia. Here's what you need to know...

Clinical Articles

Women's health

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