Australian researchers developing single vaccine for flu and pneumonia As Australia remains in the grip of a severe flu season, a new vaccine may be able to take on two deadly respiratory diseases at once.
WHO releases new guidelines on preventing dementia The guidelines evaluate 12 risk factors and are designed to help governments and healthcare providers tackle dementia prevention.
The potentially long-lasting effects of concussion One in 10 people with concussion may experience persistent symptoms for months – or even years.
Questions over expansion of Tasmania’s flu vaccine program Allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children as young as 10 risks patient safety, according to the RACGP.
Benzodiazepines associated with higher risk of miscarriage: Study New study suggests GPs should the weigh risks and benefits of benzodiazepines during pregnancy.
Primary care really does make you live longer: Study A growing body of evidence shows that primary care doctors are associated with longer lives for their patients.
Flu death toll rises Australia’s horror early flu season has continued, with the confirmed number of influenza-related mortalities now at 79.
Lifestyle, age and timing key indicators for conception A reproductive health expert talks about the complex factors contributing to declining rates of fertility, and how GPs can help patients conceive.
Millions promised for hospital perinatal screenings Reports of patients with perinatal depression being missed by traditional health checks prompted the $36 million Coalition election pledge, although some have asked why the rollout does not include primary care.
Keeping the body in mind: Social prescribing and mental health Professor Katherine Boydell discusses the efficacy of non-medical interventions on mental health.