Specialist Updates Respiratory

More bronchiectasis patients benefit from macrolides

15th August 2019
Long-term use of macrolides for bronchiectasis can reduce and delay exacerbations and improve quality of life even in…
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Specialist Updates Dermatology

Skin decolonisation cuts infections after Moh's surgery

14th August 2019
Three Perth dermatologists say topical decolonisation in patients having Moh’s surgery cuts postoperative infection rates…
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Australian Doctor News

Safety watchdog says pharmacists should not do UTI prescribing

31st July 2019
Pharmacist prescribing for UTIs has copped its most significant rebuke yet, with the Federal Government’s own safety…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Blood test helps decide antibiotics for COPD exacerbation

16th July 2019
Testing for C-reactive protein can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in patients experiencing an exacerbation of chronic…
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How do you identify osteoporosis in men?

21st August 2019
This content has been independently produced by ADG, made possible through sponsorship from Amgen.   Osteoporosis in…
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6Minutes News

GPs call for pharmacy antibiotics trial to be halted

8th July 2019
The RACGP has called for a trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics be put on hold until a national review on…
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6Minutes News

GPs face crackdown on antibiotic repeats

17th June 2019
GPs may face stricter rules on prescribing repeat antibiotics under radical plans being considered by the Federal Government…
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Antibiotics
Medical Observer Opinion

Results in on whether parents expect antibiotics

11th April 2019
Are parents really intent on persuading GPs to prescribe antibiotics, even if they’re not indicated, when they bring their…
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