Whooping cough epidemic - expert views 8 Apr 2012 0 comments A new strain of pertussis, which is associated with more severe disease, is fuelling Australia's current whooping cough epidemic. Four experts share their views.
Pathology update: RCPA conference 2012 19 Mar 2012 0 comments VIDEO: Australian Doctor speaks with some of the country's top pathologists to find out what's new for GPs.
Obstetric staff avoid weighty matters: study 20 Apr 2012 0 comments Both a lack of clear guidance and a fear of offending overweight women have led to a slipshod approach to antenatal weight management in Australia, an expert says.
Relief for rheumatoid arthritis patients 20 Apr 2012 0 comments Patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis now have subsidised access to a self-injectable form of antirheumatic medication, which has been listed on the PBS this month.
Pool poos linked to rise in gastroenteritis 18 Apr 2012 0 comments Cryptosporidial gastroenteritis is on the rise in Australia and faecal contamination of swimming pools is largely to blame, an expert says.
Push to subsidise Botox for migraine 12 Apr 2012 0 comments Subsidised Botox may be available to patients with chronic migraine following a move to have the treatment listed on both the PBS and MBS.
Fears women still using breast thermography 12 Apr 2012 0 comments Experts fear women are continuing to undergo breast cancer screening using unproven thermal imaging devices, amid fresh warnings against their use.
Stroke ambulance slashes time to treat 11 Apr 2012 0 comments Time to treat for stroke patients can be cut to just 35 minutes with the use of a high-tech mobile stroke unit equipped with a CT scanner, a German study shows.
Obese kids should not diet, says NHMRC 10 Apr 2012 0 comments Obese children should avoid trying to shed kilos and instead be advised to maintain and "grow into" their weight, experts say.
Call for antenatal cervical length screening 9 Apr 2012 0 comments Ultrasound assessment of cervical length could become routine in pregnancy, under a controversial push to better prevent preterm delivery.