TGA urges caution over donepezil and long QT syndrome
The TGA says clinical monitoring may be required if donepezil is prescribed with other drugs known to affect cardiac conduction.
Rachel Worsley
Rachel is a medical journalist with a special interest in mental health and legal issues.
Patients with autism avoiding GPs because of discomfort in waiting room
Noise, fluorescent lights and smells are among the sensory challenges listed by survey respondents.
Low-dose opioid–analgesic combo effective in osteoarthritis: review
Researchers say it’s debatable if single-ingredient opioids are appropriate for managing these patients.
RACGP says COVID-19 vax rates for children have slumped
It fears parents are falling victim to vaccine misinformation on social media.
Avoid off-label use of SGLT2-inhibitors for T1DM, warns TGA
Reports of diabetic ketoacidosis linked to the agents have prompted the regulator to remind doctors of the medicines’ indication.
Fewer than one in 10 patients statin intolerant: study
World's largest study shows less than 10% of patients have side effects from the drug.
At least 500 IMGs in Australia unable to work, claims AMA
Its president says it's time to unlock this untapped workforce of doctors.
High hospital readmission rates with PAD ‘potentially avoidable’
The extent of post-discharge complications has been revealed in the first detailed analysis of Australian data for this group of patients.
How this GP juggles baking and general practice
Dr Nurman Noor is a contestant on the latest series of the Great Australian Bake Off.
Revealed: COVID-19’s insidious cardiovascular legacy
A study of millions of US veterans finds people surviving the illness have a higher risk of heart disorders and stroke.
