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Definition of recurrent miscarriage updated

Definition of recurrent miscarriage updated

The revised definition, along with other evidence-based recommendations, appear in new clinical guidelines for early pregnancy loss.


Act early on eating disorder warning signs: Study

Act early on eating disorder warning signs: Study

New Australian research aims to help GPs and parents to close the gap between onset and diagnosis of a child’s eating disorder.


Decade-first guidance on FASD diagnosis

Decade-first guidance on FASD diagnosis

The ‘groundbreaking’ guidelines aim to improve assessment and diagnosis of the disorder and arm GPs with more confidence.


Teens’ contraception needs left wanting in regional areas: Study

Teens’ contraception needs left wanting in regional areas: Study

Rural GPs say knowledge and access remain barriers to contraception options for teens. However, gaps also exist among GPs.


Obesity management needs medications on PBS: RACGP

Obesity management needs medications on PBS: RACGP

The college’s new obesity position statement calls for extra funding to treat the complex condition and for care to be made affordable for more patients.


Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection

Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection

A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.


Wegovy approved for cutting cardiovascular disease risk

Wegovy approved for cutting cardiovascular disease risk

The TGA has approved semaglutide (sold as Wegovy) as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in overweight and obese adults.


World experts urge overhaul of obesity definition

World experts urge overhaul of obesity definition

The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity says diagnosis must change, setting out new criteria, categories, and calling on doctors to go ‘beyond BMI’.


Mounjaro expanded to include weight management

Mounjaro expanded to include weight management

The TGA has approved tirzepatide for the treatment of overweight and obesity for those with comorbidities, via private prescription.


Study links semaglutide and suicidal ideation risk

Study links semaglutide and suicidal ideation risk

There are calls for urgent investigation into its impact on mental health, but GPs are urging caution when interpreting the research.


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