Adults with asthma ‘more likely to become obese’
A large cohort study finds several patient and disease-related factors predict a greater risk for weight gain.
Rachel Worsley
Rachel is a medical journalist with a special interest in mental health and legal issues.
Clozapine gets boxed warning on ‘potentially fatal’ GI effects
Screening for constipation is recommended as one in 10 fatal clozapine reports are related to gut disorders, says the TGA.
Dramatic drop in GP prescribing ‘promising’ for antibiotic stewardship
Some 38% fewer antibiotic scripts were written in the winter months, researchers find.
Severe mental illness ‘doubles risk of CV death’
A review suggests the mortality gap with the general population has been widening over recent decades.
What is your most embarrassing medical school experience?
A social media call-out reveals the risks of a misunderstood turn of phrase, among other cringeworthy moments.
LARCs may help prevent further abortions
Women dispensed the contraceptives after a first medical termination were up to 70% less likely to have a second abortion within two years that tho…
Is it really possible to escape the pressures for defensive medicine?
Australian Doctor speaks to health law lecturer Professor Nola Ries to find out how doctors can avoid defensive medicine.
Blood clot risk ‘remains for months’ after developing COVID-19
Even mild cases of the illness confer an increased absolute risk, studies show.
Why blood transfusions are often seen as bad medicine
Dr Simon Towler, an intensive care specialist, explains the limited evidence for their widespread use.
Which statins are best for lowering non-HDL cholesterol in high-risk patients?
A meta-analysis ranks the agents depending on the intensity of treatment required for cardio protection of patients with diabetes…
