Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma. But a lack of continuity of care is leading to higher hospitalisation rates.
Lower urinary tract symptoms in males Urologist Dr Matthew Roberts joins The Good GP to discuss screening, symptoms, causes and the examination and management of lower urinary tract symptoms in males.
Recurrent UTIs This episode explores the causes, risk factors, initial work-up and management of recurrent urinary tract infections with urologist Dr Matthew Roberts.
Full toll of bacterial infection mapped for first time Authors of a major Lancet study believe the global mortality rate linked to bacterial pathogens is second only to ischaemic heart disease.
Child asthma hospital readmissions reach decade high The figures provide a ‘standout example’ of why targeted management plans in general practice are vital to avoid admissions.
CDC COVID report ‘no cause for panic’ A new study suggesting vaccinated and unvaccinated people who contract COVID have similar viral loads has been questioned.
Why are fully vaccinated people getting infected with COVID-19? Vaccine experts break down the reasons behind this growing trend and assess what implications it could have for the future.
Grommets no better than antibiotics at stopping recurrent OM: Research However, if antibiotics are chosen as the treatment modality, continuous low-dose prophylaxis is preferred to episodic therapy.
New research may change treatment of UTIs Recurrent UTIs may occur because of intestinal reservoirs of bacteria, rather than bladder sources.