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Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9% were neglected.

The event was undoubtedly successful, but a significant number of GPs question its relevance to the urgent existential challenges that many in the profession are currently facing. This might explain why Healthed’s most recent survey of 1847 frontline GPs found that just 49 had attended the WONCA conference.

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

Pancreatic insufficiency is more common than you think, and many patients aren’t getting relief. Here’s how to make sure enzyme replacement therapy works

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

Insomnia is not just a personal issue that affects an individual’s health and wellbeing. It’s a public health issue, affecting public safety.

A quick refresher on how to treat anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is most commonly triggered by foods, drugs, insect bites and stings. Less commonly, it can be caused by latex, cold temperature or in 20% of cases, there may be no clear trigger at all.

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. The U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory of the links between social media and youth mental health...

From 1 November, Shingrix will replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with free coverage expanded to people aged ≥65 and First Nations people aged ≥50, as well as immunocompromised people with certain medical conditions who are aged ≥18.

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

A new study in nature delves into poor sleep, circadian rhythm and the impact on mental health…

Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9% were neglected.

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The event was undoubtedly successful, but a significant number of GPs question its relevance to the urgent existential challenges that many in the profession are currently facing. This might explain why Healthed’s most recent survey of 1847 frontline GPs found that just 49 had attended the WONCA conference.

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The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

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Pancreatic insufficiency is more common than you think, and many patients aren’t getting relief. Here’s how to make sure enzyme replacement therapy works

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

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Insomnia is not just a personal issue that affects an individual’s health and wellbeing. It’s a public health issue, affecting public safety.

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

A quick refresher on how to treat anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is most commonly triggered by foods, drugs, insect bites and stings. Less commonly, it can be caused by latex, cold temperature or in 20% of cases, there may be no clear trigger at all.

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Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. The U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory of the links between social media and youth mental health...

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

From 1 November, Shingrix will replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with free coverage expanded to people aged ≥65 and First Nations people aged ≥50, as well as immunocompromised people with certain medical conditions who are aged ≥18.

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Clinical Articles iconClinical Articles

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

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A new study in nature delves into poor sleep, circadian rhythm and the impact on mental health…

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