Do NSAIDs increase clot risk in women on the pill? Experts question research that suggests women who use both oral contraceptive and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may be at greater risk.
Menopause misinformation harming women: Study Researchers say personalised treatments and a new definition are needed to bring the once-taboo subject out of the shadows.
Call for ‘every woman’ to share gender bias health stories The results of a newly launched survey will help shape policy to reduce gender inequities in the health system.
How to treat co-existing insomnia and sleep apnoea While the comorbid condition can be managed in general practice, the pace of emerging research has made it challenging for GPs to stay up to speed.
Simple SMS prompt improves heart health A Heart Foundation pilot program that sent out 42,000 text messages to eligible patients resulted in a 14-fold increase in check-ups with GPs.
New blood test predicts preeclampsia risk The test looks for changes to the chemical tagging of DNA in the mother’s blood, determining patients at highest risk down the track.
Psychiatrist responds to GP’s open letter When the ‘system’ is broken, it’s individual patients who feel it most acutely, writes RANZCP NSW Chair Dr Angelo Virgona.
What does an eating disorder look like? Appearance is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, says Alex Rodriguez, who is now using his lived experience as a strength to help people.
In Practice: MyMedicare webinars The first of what will likely be many webinars on the Government’s proposed voluntary patient enrolment scheme has been set for next week.
Small Tasmanian town loses its only GP After nearly 17 years of working around the clock to provide essential health services to the people of St Marys, Dr Cyril Latt is exhausted.