Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.
Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.
Rebate increase for IUD insertion called out as ‘inadequate’ The MBS rebate has increased by just over $20 – but does that do enough to increase access? A women’s health expert says no.
Giving patients a realistic understanding of IVF success rates Dr Karin Hammarberg says patients need transparent, evidence-based information about what is possible.
Combined oral contraceptive pill In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Karin Sekhon on what to discuss during the consultation, how the pill works, the different pills and deciding which one to prescribe.
Why it’s ‘extremely important’ pregnant women manage their asthma Taking asthma medication while pregnant is linked to adverse outcomes, but stopping is even worse.
More evidence links parental mental health to children’s outcomes Depression and anxiety in mums-to-be increases asthma risk in their kids, while parental mental health concerns raise the chance of premature birth.
Why does the coronavirus fatality rate differ so much around the world? Inadequate testing, ageing populations and overwhelmed health systems may be key factors for higher death rates, experts say.
The pill remains the default female contraceptive. Should it be? Newer contraceptives may be better options, but unfamiliarity may be preventing wider uptake.
Research links macrolide antibiotics in pregnancy with birth defects New research has linked macrolide antibiotics to cardiovascular malformations in children of mothers who used it in early pregnancy.