Do GPs know enough about this ‘debilitating’ disorder? Experts agree there has been a dire lack of education around PMDD, but GPs could be in the ‘ideal situation’ to help.
Longer consults for endometriosis sufferers on the way A $49 million funding boost will see two new MBS items added in July next year for specialist gynaecological appointments.
PCOS guidelines shine light on ‘neglected’ condition The new resource contains hundreds of recommendations designed to help clinicians improve patient care.
How is POTS related to long COVID? Researchers are finding that many, but not all, cases of long COVID can be explained by postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Long COVID patients display MRI brain changes In a world first study, Australian researchers have found brain structure changes in people with long COVID similar to those with chronic fatigue.
‘Suboptimal’ uptake of ACS medicines regimen: AIHW One in three hospitalised ACS patients delays starting medication after being discharged, prompting a call for increased post-hospitalisation support.
Why this public health message is equally important for GPs A new campaign urging patients to reconnect with their GP also serves as a reminder for clinicians to take care of their own health.
Pathways to severe COVID-19 in children discovered Researchers have identified the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths ‘likely linked’ to COVID vaccine An independent expert group has confirmed the two fatal cases are likely linked to AstraZeneca, but the complexity of the syndrome means uncertainties remain.
Vaccine myocarditis risk reaches 1 in 10,000 for adolescent boys But while the rate of Pfizer-related myocarditis continues to increase in males aged 12–17, research cited by the TGA indicates the risk is still dwarfed by the threat COVID-19 poses to this cohort.