Beer intake did not increase during lockdown Research shows the beverage, disproportionately associated with risky drinking behaviour, was not consumed more at home despite venue closures.
One in eight summer ED presentations relate to alcohol A nationwide ‘snapshot’ of emergency departments has laid bare the burden alcohol and methamphetamines place on Australian hospitals.
Seeing the slow change Dr Hester Wilson writes about the habits that can kill us – and how changes can come almost without realising.
Generalised anxiety disorder This episode explores generalised anxiety disorder, including identification and and diagnosis in the primary care setting, as well as the questions GPs can ask and key signs to consider.
New FASD algorithm to deliver targeted prescribing guidelines Researchers have published a world-first method guiding healthcare providers towards the best treatment for complex FASD symptoms.
No safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study New research shows ‘any’ alcohol use in pregnancy is associated with psychological and behavioural effects in children.
A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder As alcohol use increases during the pandemic, Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Karin Hammarberg argue the spike is likely – and we need to be ready.
Overdose toll still worse than the road toll: report More than 2000 Australians died from drug overdoses in 2018, according to a report released on International Overdose Awareness Day.
‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.
Borderline personality disorder Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas discuss some of the issues surrounding the diagnosis, treatment and stigma of borderline personality disorder.