New treatments found to induce peanut allergy remission in children Australian researchers have discovered two treatments that are highly effective at inducing remission and improving quality of life.
TGA rules out over-the-counter sales of oral contraceptives The RACGP has consistently opposed any efforts to down-schedule the pill, citing patient safety.
Contraceptive pill to remain prescription only – at least for now The TGA is not due to make a final ruling until later this year, but GPs fear the implications if the interim decision is overturned.
Combined oral contraceptive pill In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Karin Sekhon on what to discuss during the consultation, how the pill works, the different pills and deciding which one to prescribe.
How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.
‘Unsafe and unnecessary’: RACGP opposes down-scheduling of the pill The college has said the ‘doubtful benefits’ of removing the need for a GP prescription do not outweigh the risks.
Concerns over online contraceptive pill subscription service Experts warn that while online services may remove barriers to access, the convenience could come at the cost of important health checks.
Women with diabetes more likely to get cancer, international study shows A global review involving almost 20 million people has shown that having diabetes significantly raises the risk of developing cancer, and for women the risk is even higher.
Diabetes and oral health: What care providers need to know Oral health is an often overlooked, but very important, aspect of diabetes healthcare.