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Infectious diseases, Public health

Prof Raina MacIntyre

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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

Expert/s: Prof Raina MacIntyre

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Worldwide saline shortage impacts GP IV iron

No relief in sight as one in five GPs report feeling the pinch...

Expert/s: Healthed

Policy, Public health

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

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IV iron threatened by saline shortages

GP clinics come off second best as hospitals prioritised for dwindling supplies...

Expert/s: Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Policy, Public health

Lynnette Hoffman

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Chemists to become vape shops?

GPs and pharmacists respond to last minute policy flip flop…

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Public health, Women's health

A/Prof Mark Green

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Environmental toxicants and their impact on fertility | Repairing fistulas in Africa

This special podcast features two episodes on the effects of environmental toxicants and their impact on fertility & repairing fistulas in Africa. See the valuable resources recommended by our experts for your clinical practice.

Expert/s: A/Prof Mark Green, Dr Andrew Browning AM

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Two Anapen doses soon to be discontinued

Lack of demand blamed for decision to stop selling 150 and 300mcg strengths in Australia…

Expert/s: Healthed

Diet and nutrition, Public health

Prof John Dixon

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Obesity: Moving forward – Separating perceptions and beliefs from evidence

Prof John Dixon discusses the latest recommendations and views on obesity in general practice, and how you can provide improved patient care with preventative measures.

Expert/s: Prof John Dixon

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Wound care in general practice

Expert dispels myths and gives practical tips...

Expert/s: Sophia Auld

Public health, Women's health

Dr Nikki Crowley

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Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis

A neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted...

Expert/s: Dr Nikki Crowley

Lifestyle, Public health

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Walking can prevent low back pain, a new study shows

The recurrent nature of low back pain is a major contributor to the enormous burden low back pain places on individuals and the health-care system. Here's how walking can prevent the burden...

Expert/s: Dr Tash Pocovi, A/Prof Petra Graham, Prof Mark Hancock, Prof Simon French, Prof Christine Lin

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Chemicals, forever: how do you fix a problem like PFAS?

A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of “forever chemicals”...

Expert/s: Sarah Wilson, Rachael Wakefield-Rann

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Australia’s water supply has a ‘forever chemical’ problem

The contaminants found in our drinking water are the same ones United States authorities warn can cause cancer over a long period of time, with reports warning there is “no safe level of exposure”.

Expert/s: Ian A. Wright