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.
Antibiotic prescribing down but ‘superbug’ threat remains Antimicrobial resistance remains an ongoing risk to patient safety despite GPs leading the charge against antibiotic overuse, a new report has found.
Metabolic disorder drug listed on the PBS The listing will save patients with hyperphenylalaninemia more than $90,000 a year.
AHPRA reminds doctors of ‘responsibility to support public health programs’ A spike in influenza and measles cases has prompted the regulator to issue the public reminder.
Doctors call for action on climate change ahead of election GPs are being urged to show their support for action on climate change by backing a child-focused campaign.