Medical Observer Opinion

5 ways to avert Australia's looming antibiotic crisis (with thanks to Sweden)

4th December 2019
The antibiotic resistance threat is real. In the years to come, we will no longer be able to treat and cure many infections…
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Antibiotics
6Minutes News

What happens when anticoagulated AF patients take NSAIDs?

4th December 2019
Patients with AF commonly take NSAIDs, along with prescribed oral anticoagulants, increasing their risk of bleeding, a large…
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NSAIDs
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7 tips for assessing penicillin allergy

2nd December 2019
Doctors have been urged to take steps to ensure patients with recorded penicillin allergies undergo a thorough antibiotic…
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Antibiotics
6Minutes News

Fracture risk higher with warfarin than NOACs

27th November 2019
Warfarin is associated with a raised risk of fracture compared with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), a…
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Hip fracture
Clinical Focus Case Report

Reducing multimorbidity in metabolic syndrome

20th November 2019
Mary, a 58-year-old woman on a disability pension, has complex multimorbidity encompassing bipolar disorder, PTSD, chronic…
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Weight woman
6Minutes News

More GPs, more drugs and more falls in aged care

15th November 2019
People living in aged care facilties see GPs more often and are more likely to be prescribed an antipsychotic than those…
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elderly woman
6Minutes News

Ibuprofen-induced aseptic meningitis overlooked

11th November 2019
Aseptic meningitis could be an overlooked complication of NSAID use, according to Swiss doctors reporting the case of a…
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Aseptic meningitis