Self-isolation a nightmare for people with eating disorders Experts are concerned patients may fall through the cracks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Starting the conversation about eating disorders The new MBS item numbers for eating disorders involve an assessment tool that helps GPs and patients examine a disease that is often hard to discuss.
New MBS item numbers for eating disorders: What GPs need to know The new items, designed to help patients with these debilitating and hard-to-treat disorders, may also draw the map for treatment of other complex health problems.
High proportion of Australians struggling with sleep New research has revealed how many Australian adults are experiencing significant problems with sleep – and how few of them seek help.
‘It’s not insomnia’: Shining a light on delayed sleep phase syndrome Patients with circadian rhythm disorders are commonly mislabelled as having insomnia, but the two conditions are managed very differently, Dr Evelyn Lewin writes.
MBS item changes to impact GPs GPs now have to update billing practices related to heart health assessments, telehealth consultations, eating disorders and colonoscopy.
Study questions ASD prescribing Research found little evidence to suggest a widely used antidepressant reduces obsessive compulsive behaviours in patients with autism spectrum disorders.
Health during pregnancy possible predictor for babies’ sleep patterns A new study has found a link between mothers who experience mental and physical health concerns during pregnancy and sleep issues in their babies.
Breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals The milk’s unique composition may help to tell day from night.
How does sleep affect health? It is a necessary part of life but sleep is not always prioritised, which experts say can have a larger impact on health than people realise.