Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain Research shows low confidence for most medicines prescribed for acute lower back pain, with experts recommending a ‘cautious approach’.
Breast cancer risk similar in oral contraceptives: Study While the research found similar associations between different contraceptives, the overall risk remains low, according to sexual health experts.
Do future healthcare providers show weight bias? New Australian research shows they do, and that this could have a negative impact on people living with obesity or overweight.
Long COVID patients display MRI brain changes In a world first study, Australian researchers have found brain structure changes in people with long COVID similar to those with chronic fatigue.
IWD: Dr Penny Burns on the ‘significant changes’ to general practice The 2021 Rose-Hunt Award recipient shares insights from four decades in medicine and reflects on why being a GP remains a great career for women.
Traditional and ‘rainbow’ parenting similar: Study Research shows most family outcomes are similar regardless of the sexual orientation and gender identity of the parents.
Do OTC analgesics affect testosterone and sperm? We know from animals that paracetamol and ibuprofen affect testosterone levels and disrupt sperm – but what about humans?
LGBTQIA+ youth more likely to seek mental support But a headspace study of 12–25-year-olds shows they are less likely to ask for help from family or friends.
Potential blood donation changes for MSM A shift to indivdual risk assessments has been floated, as has allowing men who have sex with men to donate plasma.
‘A journey of change’: RACGP to march in Mardi Gras parade The college will be well represented at the event, featuring on the ‘Pride in Medicine and Surgery’ float for the first time.