Life after mesh: One patient’s harrowing experience with transvaginal mesh Justine Watson lost her career, her family, her home and nearly her life after she received a pelvic mesh implant, but she hopes GPs and their patients can benefit from her story.
Unsafe air pollution standards up for review The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.
Removing stigma around stillbirth: ‘The time is now’ Stillbirth is difficult for many people to confront, but advocates want to bring it into the open and reduce the isolation felt by affected families.
Breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals The milk’s unique composition may help to tell day from night.
Questions emerge regarding new SA bid to ease ED strain Ambulances have begun taking some patients to GP-led priority care centres in an effort to relieve Adelaide’s strained hospital network.
New dietary advice causes rethink of dairy, eggs, meat Full-fat dairy and eggs are back on the table, but Australians have been urged to rethink their red-meat intake.
After-hours access challenging for adults with a mental health issue Some NSW patients wait more than 24 hours in an emergency department, according to a new report.
Restraints in aged care a last resort: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon advised a Parliamentary Committee to not use ‘prescriptive’ legislation to limit restraints in RACFs.
Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed From 2020, opioid packages will be smaller and feature improved labels with clearer warnings and consumer information.
What do GPs need to know about the new 5G network? Do community concerns about the health impacts of the new 5G mobile network match the evidence? Scientist Dr Ken Karipidis lays out the facts.