Cosmetic GP suspended for defying conscious sedation ban
The doctor, who argued promethazine was not sedative, lost an appeal against his suspension under emergency powers: NSW Civil and Administrative Tr…
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Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva: study
The gum contains copies of the ACE2 protein found on cell surfaces that the coronavirus uses to infect them, say US researchers.
Another common virus linked to mysterious hepatitis in kids
Two UK pre-publication papers report the presence of adeno-associated virus 2 in 96% of cases studied.
New vaccines needed to stop COVID-19 spread: report
WHO says existing vaccines provide only a modest and relatively limited duration of protection.
Monkeypox declared a public health emergency
Australia has recorded 41 cases of the viral infection to date - Professor Sharon Lewin says targeted messaging is key to preventing further cases.…
Patient registry for haemochromatosis launches
Australia is the first country in the world to set up a patient database for the genetic condition which will be used for research purposes.
‘Growing pains’ may not be a real diagnosis, warn researchers
A University of Sydney study suggests the condition is a misnomer, not a diagnosis, and could delay identification of the real reason for childrenâ…
Fats linked to men’s bladder cancer risk
Data anaylsis shows the disease is higher in men who eat monounsaturated fatty acids and plant-based oils, but lower in women.
Psychiatrists challenge serotonin theory of depression
A systematic review calls into question the basis for the use of antidepressants.
Fake doctor fined for bogus COVID-19 medical exemptions
Queensland-based Maria Carmela Pau handed out around 1200 counterfeit certificates and pocketed more than $120,000.
