Preconception care ‘key’ when a woman has pre-existing diabetes
Medication reviews and health screens need to be done prior to pregnancy, new guidance emphasises.
Tag: Guidelines
One in three patients ‘missing vital heart health checks’
MBS items for cardiovascular assessment need to be used systematically, peak advocacy body says.
Lower threshold for endometriosis investigation, GPs told
A new clinical practice guideline on the condition emphasises a need for prompt diagnosis, Professor Jason Abbott says.
Caution needed on clot risk with ‘long COVID’: RACGP
The college has released advice on considerations for patients with lingering symptoms, including women using hormonal contraceptives.
GP management of CVD is ‘suboptimal’: Aussie study
Sydney researchers, including GPs, say adherence to evidence-based guidelines is challenging.
New MS guide urges GPs to screen for lipids
The evidence-based guide addresses a host of lifestyle issues including diet and sun exposure.
More guidelines for unconventional therapies unnecessary, says RACGP
The medical board has received more than 13,000 responses to its draft new guidelines.
Age alone not a barrier for cochlear implant, say otolaryngologists
Age alone should not be a barrier in accessing the device, international researchers say.
Push for asthma combo inhalers to go OTC
An application to down-schedule the medication comes as the asthma council updates its guidelines.
