Criteria for cervical self-collection tests set to expand The self-collection pathway will be available to all eligible cervical cancer screening participants from next year, with ongoing GP guidance.
Targeted antenatal screening for social supports ‘essential’ Depression and anxiety among pregnant women is already high – but it significantly increases among those with low levels of support.
Experts raise caution over paracetamol in pregnancy warning The research suggests prenatal exposure to paracetamol could increase the risk of neurodevelopmental, reproductive and urogenital disorders.
New software integration a ‘tremendous advance’ MedicalDirector has become the second clinical software provider to link with the National Cancer Screening Register.
Research finds no association between COVID vaccines and miscarriage Pregnant women who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are no more likely to miscarry than those who are unvaccinated.
Do pregnant women have different reactions to COVID vaccines? A large cohort study has found effects of mRNA vaccinations in pregnant and breastfeeding women are similar to the broader population.
Practitioners reminded about COVID vaccine for pregnant women Expectant mothers should be offered the Pfizer vaccine at any stage of pregnancy, the RACGP and RANZCOG have said.
Can self-collection help overcome cervical screening barriers? Associate Professor Julia Brotherton says it has the potential, but must first become widely accessible and well understood in the Australian setting.
Pandemic pregnancy care: Telehealth versus face-to-face In-person antenatal services decreased by around 8% last year. How does telehealth for pregnant women compare to standard care?
Updated COVID vaccine advice: What GPs need to know The new advice comes after news of a death with a ‘likely’ link to the AstraZeneca vaccine.