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Women's health

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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...

Mental health, Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

Perinatal depression and anxiety practice points

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

Women's health

Clinical Articles

‘CALD’ women less likely to get cervical screening

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

Renal medicine

Clinical Articles

Managing CKD with co-existing conditions

Practical tips from the updated Handbook...

Public health, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Cervical screening: Is self-collection reliable?

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

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Dementia & fitness to drive

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

Public health

Clinical Articles

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.

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

6 tips for managing anaphylaxis

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

Renal medicine

Clinical Articles

CKD medical management – key updates

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

Mental health, Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Practical guide to deprescribing antidepressants

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

Career, Mental health

Clinical Articles

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...

Women's health

Clinical Articles

When is a mammogram not enough?

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

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...

Clinical Articles

Neurology

Evidence-based practice tips for IBS

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

Clinical Articles

Gastroenterology

Wound care in general practice

Expert dispels myths and gives practical tips...

Clinical Articles

Public health

Exercise mini sessions make activity more palatable

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

Clinical Articles

Lifestyle

RSV, a catalyst for cardiac events

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

Clinical Articles

Infectious diseases

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...

By Sophia Auld, Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Clinical Articles

Cardiology

New peanut allergy treatment for Australian babies

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

Clinical Articles

Immunology and allergy

Managing iron deficiency in the elderly

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

Clinical Articles

Geriatric medicine, Haematology

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...

Clinical Articles

Neurology

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.

Clinical Articles

Haematology

Experts dispel menopause misconceptions

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

By Sophia Auld, Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Women's health

Your guide to contraception in perimenopause

Experts provide practical advice on the key considerations...

Clinical Articles

Women's health

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