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Salt substitutes named hypertension ‘gamechanger’

Salt substitutes named hypertension ‘gamechanger’

Researchers are calling for clinical guidelines to recommend low-sodium potassium-enriched salt to combat spiralling rates of high blood pressure.


WHO releases lower back pain guideline

WHO releases lower back pain guideline

The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.


Study pinpoints sex differences in dietary risk factors for CVD

Study pinpoints sex differences in dietary risk factors for CVD

New research has revealed which foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease, and their surprising contrasts for men and women.


Pain and musculoskeletal procedures: Part 2

Pain and musculoskeletal procedures: Part 2

Dr Sean Stevens continues the discussion on interventional pain management with guest Dr Robin Park, a GP and pain specialist.


Antipsychotics spiking cardiac risks: Study

Antipsychotics spiking cardiac risks: Study

Researchers have revealed 10% of patients on quetiapine and haloperidol develop heart rhythm disorders, leading to calls for increased monitoring.


Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend

Concerns flagged for ‘alarming’ teen weight loss trend

Research prompts calls for GPs to help regulate use of non-prescribed weight-loss products among teens displaying ‘risk-taking behaviour’.


One in two Australians living with a chronic condition

One in two Australians living with a chronic condition

Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.


‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight

‘Incredible community spirit’: Queensland’s flooding fight

Towns turned into islands, residents on roofs, roads becoming rivers – GPs in the Far North have shared their stories as the area is inundated.


‘Pregnancy cures endometriosis’ myth persists

‘Pregnancy cures endometriosis’ myth persists

More than half of all women in a new study said they were advised to have a baby to treat their symptoms, labelling it ‘a nightmare’.


Should all children be screened for coeliac disease?

Should all children be screened for coeliac disease?

Italy will begin screening all children for coeliac disease from 2024, but it remains unclear whether Australia should follow suit.


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