Updated coronavirus information for GPs GPs and other health professionals have been given advice to help identify any cases of the virus and apply infection control measures to prevent its spread.
Junior doctors working unsafe hours to ‘earn their stripes’ New research highlights the need for workplace improvements to help protect junior doctors’ health and wellbeing.
Old pertussis vaccine could help combat food allergy Research has linked the phasing out of whole-cell whooping cough vaccines with a spike in childhood food allergies.
‘I am substantially more concerned than I was a week ago’: Growing fears of spreading coronavirus With more than 300 reported cases, authorities have confirmed the virus can be transmitted between humans – and may already be in Australia.
Data reveals the poor health of the disadvantaged The gap in the quality of health between the disadvantaged in Australia and those more affluent is continuing to widen, new research has found.
Secondary MS in general practice Two neurologists discuss secondary progressive MS, the potential of a new drug treatment and GPs’ role in managing this disease.
Novel coronavirus: What GPs need to know A new virus from the same family as SARS and MERS has emerged in China, with further cases confirmed in Japan and Thailand.
Two more measles cases confirmed as national trend continues People unsure of their vaccination history have been urged to see their GP.
New resources to inform Australians how to best manage bushfire smoke An expert in air quality has released a set of factsheets in an effort to provide evidence-based advice.