Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccine, as ‘staggeringly high’ cases soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
UTI pharmacy prescribing goes nationwide The initiative can now be accessed across Australia, leading a furious RACGP President to say, ‘that’s just not good medicine’.
‘Get asymptomatic testing’: STI test push amid rising cases Testing rates continue to stagnate despite the spike, leaving some to question whether GPs are comfortable discussing the topic.
New tool aims to reduce kids’ hospitalisations for UTI A world-first tool which determines a unique score of clinical features will help GPs decide the correct route of antibiotics for UTIs in children.
What do GPs need to know about ‘walking’ pneumonia? With a current ‘soup’ of respiratory infections coupled with antibiotic shortages, an epidemiologist outlines basic advice for GPs.
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.
New STI awareness campaign launches The campaign, which is targeting young people, is looking to encourage safe sex and regular testing.
Recurrent Staph Infections Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr Angie Berkhout discusses the common infections caused by staphylococcus aureus and the factors that contribute to recurrences.
Cranberry juice can prevent some recurrent UTIs: Cochrane Review Consuming cranberry reduces the chance of repeat UTIs for women, children, and people more susceptible to them due to medical procedures.
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.