‘Very bad period or pelvic pain is not necessarily normal’ The first national clinical guidelines for endometriosis aim to help clinicians diagnose and treat the condition earlier.
GP launches petition against ‘unfair’ MBS changes to telehealth Dr Todd Cameron is adamant mandating use of video technology for consults longer than 20 minutes will create a barrier for patients with chronic and complex health needs.
New support platform for young-onset Parkinson’s disease The digital tool offers support for everything from mental health to exercise and nutrition, and acts as a starting point for NDIS applications.
Intermediate hyperglycaemia nearly doubles risk of major CV event And research suggests the risk remains high, even if blood glucose levels are later brought under control.
Antihypertensives may benefit people with normal blood pressure But experts worry about the potential real-world benefits and harms of putting ‘millions more’ people on these drugs.
Telehealth extended but details remain limited The RACGP has cautiously welcomed the six month extension but is still waiting to confirm the policy’s final details.
Smarter care can cut costs and help people with chronic conditions Encouraging a culture of innovation will improve preventive healthcare and keep people out of hospital, writes Adjunct Professor Stephen King.
Discussing contraception with young women at risk of CVD Pregnancy can increase mortality and morbidity in women with heart disease.
Should medicinal cannabis be used to treat chronic pain? According to pain specialist Associate Professor Michael Vagg, evidence is lacking.
Knowing heart health risk scores can change patient behaviour Patients at an Australian chest-pain clinic reduced their cardiovascular absolute risk score by an average of 2.4% after learning their rating.