Hearing aids cut rate of cognitive decline ‘only in high-risk elderly’: study
Over-70s at high risk of cognitive impairment and dementia stand to benefit the most from hearing aid intervention, US researchers report in a landmark trial.…
Rachel Fieldhouse
Rachel is a reporter with Australian Doctor Group.
Telehealth ‘safe and effective’ for medical abortion follow-up, Aussie doctors find
Patients who undergo early medical abortion can be safely managed with telehealth and an at-home low-sensitivity urine test during follow-up, an Australian study shows. Doctors…
Restrictions on GPs have not stopped wide uptake of glucose monitors, says diabetes society
The high uptake of subsidised continuous glucose monitors shows the system is working in spite of a ban on GPs signing off the paperwork, says…
Medical Must-See: Mushroom-like tumour sprouts from girl’s eye
Large conjunctival pyogenic granulomas are typically managed with surgery, but Egyptian doctors set their sights on a non-invasive alternative when treating this paediatric case. The…
Price gouging allegations unfounded, medical recruiters say
Claims that locum agencies gouge hospitals to earn more lucrative commissions are “reckless and unfounded”, the peak body for recruiters says. GP turned Greens politician…
Antidepressant use tied to greater risk of pneumonia, COPD exacerbations: study
Adults with COPD who are prescribed antidepressants may need close monitoring for side effects, say UK researchers who found an increased risk of pneumonia and…
Full story: Dr Charlie Teo found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct
Below is the final version of our breaking news story from this morning. Dr Charlie Teo must practise under strict conditions — with another surgeon approving any surgery…
‘Price gouging’ medical recruiters costing millions, says former GP turned MP
Dr Amanda Cohn. Photo: The Greens NSW.A former GP turned politician wants locum doctor recruitment to be taken out of the hands of “price gouging” private agencies…
‘Excellent outcome’: New diabetic CKD drug option for GPs
GPs can now prescribe finerenone under the PBS to prevent worsening kidney function in adults with chronic kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes. More…
Mystery solved? Aussie study lifts fog on poor cognition in breast cancer survivors
The brain fog phenomenon widely reported among breast cancer survivors had long eluded medical explanation. But doctors are now one step closer to understanding the…
