‘It is important to get it right’: Spirometry in primary care New resources released by the National Asthma Council are designed to guide GPs in performing and interpreting the lung function test.
Wart treatments – Life hacks for GPs This episode covers the tips and tricks for GPs in treating warts, including the role of cryotherapy, and how to minimise damage and common mistakes.
Greater access to ‘life changing’ asthma drugs on PBS Patients with mild and severe forms of asthma now have wider access to effective treatment, helping to curb anxiety amid the pandemic.
Bushfire smoke from ‘Black Summer’ killed hundreds: Inquiry Resultant air pollution saw a rise in respiratory issues and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Caesarean delivery has low impact on childhood allergic outcomes A study conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found no obvious impact of caesarean delivery on allergic outcomes.
Departmental ‘GP hunt’ may affect mental health care Dr Edwin Kruys warns that the latest DoH compliance push may have unintended consequences.
Almost 30,000 cancers over-diagnosed a year: Research But an expert says it is a ‘tricky balance’ between over-diagnosis and adequate detection of cancer.
Should tennis players be taking the court in Melbourne? Athletes ‘forced’ to compete in Australian Open qualifiers have complained of dry throats, asthma symptoms and even panic attacks related to the city’s smoke haze.
Worsening air quality likely to result in more GP presentations RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told people to consult their GPs if they experience non-life-threatening problems from the smoke.
People experiencing psoriasis and asthma receive PBS relief Patients with urea cycle disorder will also benefit from the new round of listings.