Australian Doctor News

New MS guide urges GPs to screen for lipids

16th September 2020
GPs are being encouraged to regularly screen patients with MS for dyslipidaemia in a new guide that warns the comorbidity…
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Medical Observer Opinion

The love of pseudoscience makes me fear for our kids' health

9th September 2020
I’ve been working as a GP in the northern suburbs of Melbourne for close to six years and I have watched as our community…
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6Minutes News

Just 1 out of 10 treatments backed by high-quality evidence

7th September 2020
Only one in 10 medical treatments are backed by high-quality evidence, according to a review of Cochrane findings.   …
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Australian Doctor News

Can documenting 'gut feelings' place GPs in medicolegal peril?

4th September 2020
Documenting gut feelings or instincts in medical records as part of your clinical decision-making will not constitute a…
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GPs can play a greater role in treating migraine, says expert

22nd September 2020

Neurologist shares best practice diagnosis and management techniques
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Colchicine cuts events in patients with coronary disease: landmark trial

2nd September 2020
Low-dose colchicine could cut the risk of cardiovascular death or further events by almost one third in patients with…
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Study authors
Australian Doctor News

GPs should trust their clinical 'gut feelings’: study

27th August 2020
Basing clinical decisions on instinct might run counter to evidence-based medicine, but a new study suggests GPs should…
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Dr Claire Friedemann Smith
6Minutes News

Caffeine not safe in pregnancy

25th August 2020
GPs may need to duck for cover when they tell their pregnant patients the evidence now suggests cappuccinos should be off…
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