Australian Doctor News

GP tackles slow uptake of allergens for infants

13th November 2019
The safe introduction of peanut and other food allergens to infants is being monitored as part of a new nationwide GP…
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Dr Alan Leeb.
6Minutes News

Granting end-of-life wishes in ICU helps families cope

13th November 2019
Granting terminally-ill intensive care patients and their families simple wishes, such as tasting a favorite meal or using a…
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intensive care
6Minutes News

Professor Barry Marshall fights criminal damage charges

12th November 2019
Australian Nobel laureate Professor Barry Marshall has pleased not guilty to two counts of criminal damage over allegations…
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Professor Barry Marshall
6Minutes News

If GPs run out of time, they can send a text, study suggests

12th November 2019
A simple motivational text message is a cheap, effective way to help reduce BMI as well as decrease blood pressure in…
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text messages
6Minutes News

Warning over high doses of muscle relaxant in renal patients

12th November 2019
Doctors are being warned about increased risk of encephalopathy with higher doses of baclofen in patients with chronic…
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white pills
Pharmacy News

Chemist Warehouse smashes online sales record

12th November 2019
Chemist Warehouse has smashed its sales record for the Alibaba Singles Day shopping extravaganza, ringing up $20.8 million…
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Chemist Warehouse smashes online sales record
Australian Doctor News

Are we overestimating the risk of cancer death?

12th November 2019
The true risks of diagnosis or death from cancers in Australia may be lower than previously thought because official…
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Researcher