Why GPs don’t need to have all the answers Dr Tim Jones writes about how an empowering exchange with one of his patient’s teachers helped spread the load and deliver outstanding results.
In Practice: Defect alert for insulin brands The TGA has issued an urgent product defect alert for glass cartridge insulin products on behalf of the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk.
Real-world evidence demonstrates efficacy of HPV vaccine Zero cases of cervical cancer have been detected in Scotland among those who received the bivalent vaccine by age 12.
Name change imposed on women’s health qualifications RANZCOG will no longer be allowed to use ‘diploma’ or ‘advanced diploma’ for its courses, but has promised GPs everything else will remain the same.
WHO releases lower back pain guideline The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.
First-of-its-kind inquiry launched into women’s pain The investigation aims to overhaul Australia’s ‘old-fashioned attitudes towards women’, in a bid to improve healthcare and reduce stigma.
Preventive health checks linked to lower mortality risk: Study Research focusing on patients who took the NHS Health Check in the UK found an association with lower risk of several diseases and death.
Mastering asthma management and inhaler maintenance Asthma treatment has evolved but having a good management plan and keeping inhalers clean remain essential, writes Dr Kerry Hancock.
Tongue cancer diagnoses on the rise Rates have spiked in cohorts not traditionally at risk of the cancer, especially younger women with no history of smoking or heavy drinking.
DoHAC targets four areas in new compliance activity Around 100 GPs will receive letters for high MBS activity in areas including timed professional services and chronic disease management.