Researcher calls for rethink of diagnostic criteria for anorexia One third of adolescents hospitalised with life-threatening anorexia nervosa are not underweight.
Resource explains treatment options for patients with severe asthma The Monoclonal antibody therapy for severe asthma information paper has been developed using the latest available evidence.
‘Ground-breaking’ evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare The evaluation will establish up to 20 location-based studies to collect information from various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services around the country.
Hardline approach to pill testing ‘failing’ to save lives A teenager’s death following a suspected drug overdose on the weekend has sparked further debate about pill testing.
Federal Government commits $110.7m funding towards treatment of eating disorders Patients will be able to access up to 60 appointments with psychologists and dietitians.
Up to a quarter of ED presentations are alcohol-related: Report ‘Emergency departments are becoming like pubs’: One in four weekend emergency department presentations at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne occurred following alcohol consumption.
RACGP backs call for medical transfer of asylum seekers and refugees The RACGP has commended Dr Kerryn Phelps on her bill designed to provide better medical care for people being held on Nauru and Manus Island.
Perimenopausal depression challenging to diagnose Mental health issues and high suicide rates in perimenopausal women may be related to biological changes.
New paper quantifies harms and benefits of common preventive activities While all health strategies recommended by the RACGP’s Red Book are beneficial, a new paper quantifies the benefits and harms of various preventive activities.
Survey reveals ‘disturbing’ views about family violence and gender equality Australians’ knowledge and attitudes towards issues such as violence against women are out of line with women’s experiences, a new survey has found.