Study reveals mental health toll of workplace injury It found an injury done at work may be worse for mental health than an injury sustained elsewhere, with GPs to take a ‘holistic approach’.
Blood protein provides clue for kids’ concussion recovery New research suggests the level of alpha-1-ACT post-injury may reveal whether a child will experience ongoing concussion symptoms.
WHO releases lower back pain guideline The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.
Time to consider a skeletal muscle relaxant? SPONSORED: Orphenadrine has been shown to be effective on painful muscle spasm, in comparison to placebo.
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
What is the impact of bringing birth forward? New Australian research into elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation has revealed good news for mothers and their health outcomes.
Changes made to COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme The Department of Health and Aged Care has removed and added certain conditions that can be claimed in relation to COVID vaccine adverse reactions.
Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain Research shows low confidence for most medicines prescribed for acute lower back pain, with experts recommending a ‘cautious approach’.
Sporting codes should change to limit dementia risk: RACGP The call was included in a submission for the National Dementia Action Plan, with traumatic head injuries a recognised risk factor for the disease.
Lower urinary tract symptoms in males Urologist Dr Matthew Roberts joins The Good GP to discuss screening, symptoms, causes and the examination and management of lower urinary tract symptoms in males.