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.
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.
The overlooked health hazard lurking in many homes Indoor air pollution from gas cooking stoves is bad, particularly for children. Dr Ben Ewald discusses how GPs can help patients reduce the risks.
Australian Asthma Handbook update Justin Coleman chats with GP Professor Nick Zwar about updated advice on exercise-induced asthma, dosing information, and use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
RACGP issues thunderstorm asthma warning The college is urging the community to know the risks, signs, and appropriate steps to take as pollen levels rise.
Paediatricians float solutions for deteriorating access problems Do solutions for the growing issue lie in integrated GP–paediatrician models and a new Medicare item number?
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
There’s no safe level of air pollution Emissions that meet air-quality standards cause illness and early death. Planning decisions need to drive down exposure, writes Professor Guy Marks.
How can asthma medication overprescribing be reduced? Study suggests many patients may be prescribed ‘higher than necessary’ doses to control their asthma, increasing the risk of side effects.