A ‘shared vocabulary’ needed in uncertain times: WONCA President The problematic forces impacting global health and family medicine require reflection and values-based action, says Dr Anna Stavdal.
Common medications might affect older people’s driving: Study Some simple analgesics and psychoactive medications may negatively impact the driving ability of people over 65, according to new research.
Wastewater confirms high level of antimicrobial resistance in aged care More than 90 resistant E. coli isolates were identified from just three facilities, suggesting concerning rates among one of Australia’s most vulnerable groups.
ED presentations for UTIs surge in wake of pharmacy prescribing New figures show there were nearly 12,000 additional presentations between April 2022–23 compared to 2020, when the scheme was introduced.
Do not initiate new patients on semaglutide: TGA The medication is again in short supply due to off-label prescribing for weight loss, despite only being approved for type 2 diabetes management.
Endometriosis hospitalisation twice as likely to be self-funded: AIHW The condition is also now among the top 20 most common reasons for hospitalisation among women and girls aged 15–44.
‘Fever phobia’ and the role of the GP A recent poll found that many parents mistakenly believe that fevers in children can cause significant harms if left untreated.
On-campus GPs ‘extremely positive’ A pilot program initially set to place GPs in 20 schools once a week has expanded to 50 locations, thanks to an ‘outpouring of interest’.
Do NSAIDs increase clot risk in women on the pill? Experts question research that suggests women who use both oral contraceptive and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may be at greater risk.
Another COVID-19 booster for over-75s: ATAGI The new guidance was released at the same time as an announcement on the upcoming closure of the COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.