Diabetes drug linked to health benefits in pregnancy Metformin has been found to help women with type 2 diabetes throughout pregnancy. But are there long-term implications for the child?
Can face masks reduce COVID severity and improve herd immunity? An article in the New England Journal of Medicine hypothesises universal mask-wearing can do both.
Quarter of asthma patients given ‘potentially toxic’ level of steroids And half of those given repeat scripts are not using inhalers as often as they should, a new study found.
New guidance for GPs on obtaining valid informed consent The resource is designed help doctors empower patients to make the right decisions for their health.
Safe health workers, safe patients This year’s World Patient Safety Day highlights the challenges facing healthcare workers – and the impact this can have on patients.
Practice nurses ‘a conduit between patient and health system’ Nursing in the Community Week is celebrating nurses’ contribution and raising awareness about how they support people to stay safe at home.
Serology study appears to support GPs’ hunch on coronavirus testing Up to 60,000 COVID cases may have been missed during the first wave of the pandemic, supporting the idea that testing criteria were not wide enough.
Close to 50% increase in end-of-life care hospitalisations The growth and ageing of Australia’s population combined with more chronic and incurable illnesses has left more patients in palliative care.
Surging demand for eating disorder support during pandemic Experts say increased stress, anxiety and change in routine are all contributing to a rise in disordered eating.
GPs and hospitals to tackle ‘long COVID’ together A new clinical pathway linking GPs, hospitals and coronavirus survivors is set to launch as an expert calls for focus on the long tail of the virus.