Australian Doctor News

COVID-19 vaccines to be offered to children and all pregnant women

23rd July 2021
All pregnant women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations under the Federal Government rollout, and children with…
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Minister for Health Greg Hunt
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Why the rash and fever after quarantine?

23rd July 2021
Peony, aged 22 months, is seen via telehealth with her mother, Jun. They left hotel quarantine two days ago, after returning…
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Clinical Focus Case Report

Safety netting proves vital

22nd July 2021
Chloe is a five-week-old infant whose mother, Jenny, brings her to see her GP with a two day history of coryzal symptoms,…
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CPD How to Treat

Cerebral palsy

16th July 2021
The GP has a key role in optimising the health, function and well-being of children and adults with cerebral palsy; attention to family functioning and carer health is an important part
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Cerebral Palsy
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Addressing the problem of uncontrolled asthma: an expert approach

20th July 2021

Evidence suggests triple therapy is a step forward in treatment
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Medical Observer Opinion

This is what we know about the Delta variant and kids

12th July 2021
The Delta variant is surging across the globe, and the World Health Organization warns it will rapidly become the world’s…
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6minutes News

Boy develops mercury poisoning after cuddling his mum: case

30th June 2021
Parental cuddles gave a pre-schooler severe mercury poisoning after his mother unknowingly purchased a skin cream containing…
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Specialist Updates Gastroenterology

Adalimumab 'safe and effective' in paediatric ulcerative colitis

29th June 2021
Adalimumab provides clinically meaningful rates of remission and response in children with moderate-to-severe ulcerative…
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