Genetic link to anorexia ‘a great relief’ for patients New research showing a genetic link to the eating disorder may help reduce stigma and aid treatment.
Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’ PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
Navigating drug and alcohol rehabilitation in general practice Australia is home to hundreds of rehabilitation services, both privately and publicly funded. How can GPs best support patients on what can be a life-long journey?
Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres The Federal Government has pledged $70.2 million for the establishment of six residential centres around Australia.
The wide-angled lens of autism GP and autism advocate Dr James Best marks World Autism Awareness Day by considering the question, ‘How can one condition be so variable?’
New research again confirms no link between MMR vaccine and autism The 20-year study, the largest of its kind, comprehensively invalidated claims that the MMR vaccine increases the risk of developing ASD.
Injuries the largest cause of death for people with autism: Study GP and autism advocate Dr James Best believes the results confirm people with ASD have a different set of health risk factors.
What does clutter do to your brain and body? An expert in organisational behaviour examines the effects disorganisation.
Identifying body dysmorphic disorder in general practice Dr Magadalena Simonis talks about recognising young patients who are experiencing body dysmorphic disorder – and what to do next.
Researcher calls for rethink of diagnostic criteria for anorexia One third of adolescents hospitalised with life-threatening anorexia nervosa are not underweight.