‘Alarming’: Study reveals kids’ chronic disease impact Research found 46% of Australian adolescents live with a chronic disease or developmental condition. What can GPs do to create change?
‘Life-changing’ eczema drug to stay on PBS Dupixent was at high risk of coming off the PBS as soon as this month due to high demand, but negotiations have secured its continued listing.
Gaps to fill in follow-up care of preterm babies New guidance is out for best practice and coordinating timely referrals to address inconsistencies in the care of babies born before 32 weeks.
Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care As a GP, one of the service gaps Dr Tim Jones encounters is in toddler and pre-school sleep support. He has advice for others working in this space.
New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep The document advises doctors not to ‘accept nocturnal asthma symptoms as normal’, offering instruction for treating sleep disturbances.
Plea for eczema strategy to address ‘neglected disease’ Sufferers say they are lost in a ‘treatment maze’, left thousands of dollars out of pocket, sore, itchy, and still with no answers.
No progress on lowering preterm birth rate in past decade: WHO More than 150 million babies were born early between 2010–20, a new report highlighting the global ‘silent emergency’ shows.
GP lobbies Health Minister as paediatrics access reaches ‘tipping point’ The issue has been called a nationwide crisis and GPs are calling for more support to help improve outcomes for families.
Government moves to ease concerns over next month’s Pfizer supply The Federal Government says Pfizer has confirmed it will meet its scheduled delivery following reports of a potential shortfall.
Eczema patients at 36% higher risk of suicide attempts, study finds A systematic review and meta-analysis finds association between eczema and suicidality.