Future asthma risk flagged for babies with food allergy Even if the allergy is outgrown, poorer lung function outcomes are more likely by six years of age, a world-first study finds.
First RSV vaccine approved in US The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
Possible RSV vaccine is ‘very exciting’ Given to pregnant women, the RSV vaccine is shown to prevent severe disease for up to the first six months of life.
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.
In Practice: AJGP revamp to launch first edition of 2023 The AJGP cover design has undergone an update to enable easier navigation of what’s in each issue and referencing articles.
In Practice: Digital health essentials A new webinar series aims to strengthen GPs’ digital health capabilities, starting with key cyber security concepts.
Tenders open for demand-driven respiratory clinics As permanent GP-led clinics are phased out, a new arrangement is set to begin in March with clinics to be ‘activated as required’.
How COVID-19 will be managed in 2023 ‘COVID exceptionalism’ and bespoke arrangements will be a thing of the past, according to a new Government plan.
What is ‘tomato flu?’ And should Australians be concerned about the new respiratory virus spreading rapidly among small children in India?
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.