6Minutes News

Doctors and patients see 'congestion' differently

7th June 2019
Care may be needed when asking about a patient’s “congestion” as it appears the lay person’s interpretation of the word is…
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nasal congestion
6Minutes News

Antibiotics more than 24 hours after surgery a 'waste'

4th June 2019
Antibiotics given prophylactically for 24 hours or less are as effective as those given for 72 hours for preventing…
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resistance
Pharmacy News

Here’s why patients should not use cotton buds in their ears

6th May 2019
It’s medical advice that’s usually ignored, but even the most determined ear cleaners might be persuaded to quit the habit…
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cotton buds
6Minutes News

Here’s why patients should not use cotton buds in their ears

3rd May 2019
It’s medical advice that’s usually ignored, but even the most determined ear cleaners might be persuaded to quit the habit…
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Ear and ear bud
Australian Doctor Medical Must-See

Just a runny nose or something more staggering?

18th April 2019
Make no mistake: these were not the rocks Jennifer Lopez was singing about in the early noughties. You might say it was no…
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rhinolith
CPD How to Treat

Rhinological emergencies

12th April 2019
Read this How to Treat article and take the quiz to earn 2 RACGP QI&CPD points or 1 ACRRM point.
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broken nose
CPD How to Treat

Epistaxis

1st April 2019
Read this How to Treat article and take the quiz to earn 2 RACGP QI&CPD points or 1 ACRRM point.
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nose bleed