How major medical reviews can be ‘gold standard’, yet flawed Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz explains why Cochrane Reviews still provide the best evidence for a range of medical questions, despite recent controversies.
Most antidepressants used for chronic pain lack evidence: Study The effectiveness and safety of many drugs commonly prescribed for chronic pain is not known, a Cochrane Review has found.
Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care But fewer than one in four residents in aged care facilities are accessing the free service, new research has revealed.
ACCC takes HealthEngine to Federal Court over misleading and deceptive conduct The online booking platform used by more than 1800 GP clinics has been accused of manipulating reviews and sharing patient data.
Can they really say that? GPs and online reviews Dr Steven Kaye talks about helping GPs on the thorny question of how to respond – or not – to patients’ online comments.
How should GPs best use social media? Experts suggest healthcare professionals tread cautiously when using social media.
Do we need to reassess the flu vaccine? Dr Evan Ackermann looks at recent research on the use of the flu vaccine in Australia.