A GP guide to environmental impacts on pregnancy
The impact of environmental exposure in pregnancy and early life on long-term health outcomes is complex but slowly being understood.
Tag: Environmental
How to survive a tactical nuclear bomb
There has been widespread discussion of Russia’s threat to use tactical nuclear weapons in its war on Ukraine. Russia is estimated to have thousands of…
Could a love for leaded petrol have shifted Americans’ IQ down a gear?
Researchers discover the legacy of lead exposure still lingers, affecting the cognitive ability of a nation.
Our study found another good reason for donating blood
You might have heard of ‘forever chemicals’ or PFAS — a synthetic chemical found in certain legacy firefighting foams, non-stick pans, carpets, clothes and stain-…
Endocrinologist left flat after electric car legal tussle
Dr Akhil Gupta's plan to cut his emissions failed when the management of his apartment block literally pulled the plug.
Medical Must-See: How an airline passenger’s blocked nose blew out his eye
A turbulent journey ended in ED with serious consequences.
Podcast: How we can make healthcare more sustainable
The BMJ and Cochrane Sustainable Healthcare have teamed up to launch a podcast looking at how doctors can reduce “medical excess” that is potentially causing…
‘It was like Vietnam’s Mekong Delta with fewer boats’: A GP’s journey into the flood disaster
Dr Cam Hollows, the son of Fred, says people are still living in tents, shelters and cars.
Getting urgent medicines in a flood zone can be a life or death challenge
I’m writing this from the flooded far north coast of NSW, where all around me people are contending with the awful and unexpected consequences of…
Calls for GP disaster relief as ‘dozens of practices’ forced to close
'GPs are citizens affected by the same issues as their patients,' says Dr Glynn Kelly.
