Does insomnia fall under mental health treatment plans? Research aims to address GPs’ ‘uncertainty or concern’ around the classification of sleep disorders as part of the plans.
Stricter hand hygiene linked with increased dermatitis ‘Wash your hands’ has become a more common refrain in recent times.
Coronavirus could remain on surfaces for up to nine days Researchers have analysed the conditions that allow coronaviruses to persist, as well as the best ways to disinfect and limit their spread.
High proportion of Australians struggling with sleep New research has revealed how many Australian adults are experiencing significant problems with sleep – and how few of them seek help.
‘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.
Health during pregnancy possible predictor for babies’ sleep patterns A new study has found a link between mothers who experience mental and physical health concerns during pregnancy and sleep issues in their babies.
Breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals The milk’s unique composition may help to tell day from night.
How does sleep affect health? It is a necessary part of life but sleep is not always prioritised, which experts say can have a larger impact on health than people realise.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
April issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.