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Global diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050: Study

Global diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050: Study

There are countries where as many as one in five people could be living with diabetes if current trends continue.


How should GPs discuss weight with their patients?

How should GPs discuss weight with their patients?

A high-profile body image advocate wants doctors to stop raising the issue, but clinicians say there are ways to sensitively approach the topic.


‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled

‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled

Proposed new laws would stop unhealthy food from being advertised from 6.00 am – 9.30 pm to help protect children.


Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers

Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers

The trialled patch was shown to be 67% effective in desensitisation to peanuts, but an expert says it won’t be the ‘Holy Grail’.


Obesity found to speed up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines

Obesity found to speed up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines

COVID vaccines are very effective, but new research suggests the immune response is not as strong in some groups.


Debate over ‘doctor-approved’ weight loss drugs obtained online

Debate over ‘doctor-approved’ weight loss drugs obtained online

Is a GP-reviewed online questionnaire clinically sufficient to safely prescribe injectable medications without a face-to-face consultation? It depends who you ask.


TGA warns of online semaglutide scams

TGA warns of online semaglutide scams

The medicines regulator has said scams include advertising offers being sent to GPs for distribution to patients.


Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study

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.


Semaglutide supplies return to Australia ahead of schedule

Semaglutide supplies return to Australia ahead of schedule

Limited quantities of the medication will be available from late next week, the TGA has said, but GPs have been asked to not prescribe it off-label.


Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study

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.


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