Is seeing eight patients in one consult a good idea? Dr Michael Axtens says yes
“Oh my god, I had no idea that consulting could be so much fun.” That is the feedback one GP gave Dr Michael Axtens during…
Rachel Fieldhouse
Rachel is a reporter with Australian Doctor Group.
GDM linked to doubled NAFLD risk in offspring: review
Mothers with a history of gestational diabetes have a 50% higher risk of subsequent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, while the risk is more than doubled…
How will Dr Ernest Wong find true love if everyone within 200km is his patient?
Six months ago, Dr Ernest Wong moved from London to the tiny town of Wudinna, a six-hour drive from Adelaide. As the town’s first permanent…
‘It’s very frustrating’: GPs vent as Shingrix shortage drags on
The months-long shortage of the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine Shingrix has continued to frustrate GPs, who are being forced to ration doses and choose which…
Medical Must-See: Migrating tattoo ink mimics endometriosis
A young woman’s leg tattoo was the source of clinical confusion for US doctors after her suspected endometriosis turned out to be lymphadenopathy triggered by…
Meet the GP registrar who led junior doctors to victory in $230 million class action
“I didn’t know much about class actions; all I knew was it was a big deal.” Dr Amireh Fakhouri did not expect to lead a…
PBAC rejects Cushing’s syndrome treatment again
The PBAC has rejected a twice-daily medication for Cushing’s syndrome for the second time because of its cost, despite acknowledging it was an effective therapy…
Manage hirsutism in PCOS with laser and light-based therapies, doctors say
Laser and light-based therapies, either alone or combined with medication, can effectively reduce hirsutism severity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, Australian doctors say. Their…
New endometriosis and diabetes treatments earn PBAC approval
A new endometriosis treatment has been given the PBS green light just three months after it was approved by the TGA. The once-daily combination pill…
‘Ban on ramping’ is not helping hospitals, doctors tell politicians
The Tasmanian Government’s decision to ‘ban ramping’ from this week is not fixing the state’s health crisis but will come into conflict with medical decisions,…
