Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report Chronic kidney disease is increasing in older people, with the proportion of Australians aged 65–74 with the disease three times higher than for those aged 55–64, a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.
Cow’s milk vs the alternatives: Which is best? Dietitian Joel Feren looks at the pros and cons of a number of different milk options currently available.
New research aims to examine why more girls seek genital cosmetic surgery A pilot study is investigating why increasing numbers of Australian girls as young as 11 are seeking cosmetic surgery on their genitals.
Recorded penicillin allergy linked to increased risk of ‘superbug’ infections Researchers say more needs to be done to confirm or rule out the presence of true penicillin allergy to reduce the incidence of superbug infections.
The challenge of treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse Dr Chris Hogan reflects on his experiences with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Beating the bloat: The role of nutrition in managing IBS Dietitian Rachael Bradford examines how diet and nutrition can effect symptoms related to irritable bowel syndrome.
How one website has made a difference to people experiencing chronic pain Dr Hester Wilson recalls her experiences in helping to develop the Pain Management Network website, a new tool for patients and healthcare professionals.
Thunderstorm asthma: What can GPs do to help patients? Ten people died in the epidemic thunderstorm asthma event in Melbourne in 2016. What can GPs do to help their patients if such an event occurs again?
Should Australian GPs be prescribing social running groups for their patients? The UK’s Royal College of General Practitioners recently announced a partnership with social running organisation, Parkrun.
Study reveals early heart disease risk for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Experts are advising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a heart check following evidence they face a high risk of cardiovascular disease earlier than previously thought.