B Vitamins for improved Perinatal outcomes: More than just Folic Acid
Pregnancy is a period of intense growth and development, leading to increased nutrient requirements1. The first 1,000 days of life are considered critical for optimal…
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Supporting expectant, new and potential parents with their mental health.
Gidget Foundation Australia provides FREE psychological services to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents to ensure they receive accessible, timely and…
Iberogast: a multi-targeted therapeutic option for patients with Functional Dyspepsia and for IBS symptom relief
Introduction to STW5-II (Iberogast 6-herb) Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), including functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are common disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs)…
Bulk Billing Is Not Fast Medicine
Let’s challenge the outdated “Six-Minute Medicine” stereotype. One of the most unjustified, persistent stereotypes in Australian primary healthcare is that bulk billing GPs are simply…
Probiotics in IBS Management: A Clinical Update
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects around 10% of Australians at any one time and up to 40% across a lifetime, disproportionately impacting women aged 18–39…
Weight management goes beyond weight loss with new CV indication
GPs can now prescribe weight management medication Wegovy® 2.4 mg (semaglutide) for patients with a BMI of 27kg/m2 or more who have established cardiovascular disease…
Webinar: Navigating the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
CPD Accredited Activity for the RACGP and ACRRM CPD Program in the 2023-2025 triennium Professor Catherine Jones, member of the Expert Advisory Committee and Data…
Single-dose injection to prevent postpartum haemorrhage from uterine atony
Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is considered common in Australia, occurring in 5-15% of women who have given birth; and although most cases are minor, PPH is…
The Critical importance of optimising Iodine and Selenium in pregnant women: A Brain Epidemic
Iodine and selenium are essential micronutrients that the human body cannot produce, necessitating their intake through diet or supplements1. Both play crucial roles in thyroid…
Living with Allergic Rhinitis: Understanding Its Daily Impact
Key takeouts Allergic rhinitis (AR) is common, affecting one in five Australians.1 AR not only affects wellbeing through bothersome nasal symptoms, but also impacts quality…
