‘It’s not insomnia’: Shining a light on delayed sleep phase syndrome Patients with circadian rhythm disorders are commonly mislabelled as having insomnia, but the two conditions are managed very differently, Dr Evelyn Lewin writes.
‘It’s not PMS’: Shining a light on premenstrual dysphoric disorder The disorder was recently added to the WHO list of diseases, yet latest preliminary findings show it takes an average of 12 years for an Australian woman to be diagnosed.
Cancer and inflammatory disease medicines receive $56 million boost Four new medicines will be listed through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, helping patients fight aggressive cancers and inflammatory conditions.
Patients with untreated ‘white coat’ hypertension twice as likely to die from heart disease New research shines further light on the health risks of what is a common occurrence.
Crohn’s and colitis: The invisible diseases Crohn’s and Colitis Australia aims to highlight that inflammatory bowel diseases can have a serious impact on the mind, as well as the gut.
How can GPs help women manage polycystic ovary syndrome? GP Dr Carolyn Ee writes about what is a common but often under-recognised condition.
Why mastery of medicine is a dangerous myth Dr Karen Price discusses how to conquer impostor syndrome and ease the passage from medical school to clinical practice.
Improving communication between practitioners and people with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Australia Chief Executive Dr Ellen Skladzien spoke to newsGP about how health professionals can better support people with Down syndrome within the health system.
Drug for ‘hidden’ arthritis to be subsidised from December Australians with severe inflammatory spinal arthritis will be able to access a vital drug for less than $40 – instead of $1300 – when it is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 December.
What is resignation syndrome and why is it affecting refugee children? Professor of psychiatry Louise Newman examines resignation syndrome and its impact on children in detention.