Siobhan Calafiore

Siobhan Calafiore

Siobhan is a reporter with Australian Doctor Group.

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Australian Doctor News

Is the AMA losing its influence, asks its own vice president

5th December 2019
Is the AMA losing its influence? This is the blunt question put forward this week by its own vice-president, Dr Chris…
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Specialist Updates Dermatology

First biologic for severe eczema okayed for teens

4th December 2019
The first targeted biologic to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis can now be prescribed to patients as young as 12…
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Dermatitis
Australian Doctor News

Depression in doctors linked to medical mistakes

29th November 2019
Doctors with symptoms of depression are nearly twice as likely to report making clinical errors compared with peers who have…
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Depressed doctor
Specialist Updates Psychiatry

Lithium risk-benefit in pregnancy favourable: study

28th November 2019
Lithium treatment for bipolar disorder should not be considered an absolute contraindication during pregnancy, as the risks…
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Pregnant woman
Australian Doctor News

Avoid cryotherapy at risky body sites: new GP guidelines

27th November 2019
Cryotherapy for basal cell carcinoma should be avoided in high-risk areas of the face, according to updated clinical…
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Cryotherapy on face
Australian Doctor News

Working with the perpetrators - GP tells his story

26th November 2019
This week, Australian Doctor rolls out its special report on domestic violence. Written to coincide with the UN's…
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DV
Specialist Updates Rheumatology

AHPRA to tell employers about serious complaints against doctors

26th November 2019
AHPRA could soon be required to inform employers when investigating complaints against doctors who might pose “serious risk”…
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