Homebirth models of care must be ‘safe and resourced’: RACGP The college has revealed its asks for proposed low-risk homebirth reform, including indemnity insurance for privately practising midwives.
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.
New point-of-care test for early diagnosis of preeclampsia Australian researchers have developed a rapid test that returns a result in 15 minutes and is more accurate than current methods.
In Practice: Close the Gap Day event To mark its commitment to achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the RACGP is hosting an online forum next week.
Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
In Practice: TGA updates advice on breast implants New information on the link between anaplastic large cell lymphoma and certain types of breast implants is now available.
In Practice: Skin cancer clinical risk management A new webinar is set to delve into risk management and medico-legal issues that can arise in general practice skin cancer treatment.
Hundreds of stillbirths preventable with improved care: Research Australia’s stillbirth rates have hardly changed in 30 years, and experts say a main reason is that it remains a taboo subject.
COVID-19 and expectant mothers: ‘Assume this is dangerous to her and her child’ As case numbers in Australia reach record highs, concerning statistics have emerged from the US regarding higher rates of ICU admission in pregnant women with coronavirus. But crucial data gaps mean many unknowns remain.
Consistency of alcohol education during pregnancy ‘absolutely crucial’ Reports of women not receiving adequate information about alcohol consumption have prompted experts to ensure transparency across the cycle of care.