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How accurate is the Fitbit as a sleep tracker?

12th December 2019

When a patient comes in with sleep times recorded on a Fitbit, doctors can now assume the device provides useful data,…

6th December 2019

Although there are many negative things that have happened in healthcare over the past couple of decades in terms of the…

2nd December 2019

Three out of four GPs in a small Australian survey say they prescribe active placebos, most commonly to treat self-limiting…

2nd December 2019

Although past my prime, I still enjoy practising medicine and I still have a strong following of loyal patients. So, I must…

21st November 2019

A GP corporate-backed smartphone app that offers to give patients a video consult with a GP and then deliver medicine to…

20th November 2019

I have a problem that every doctor wants, until they have it. I am now booked out almost two weeks in advance. Yes, you can…

19th November 2019

Putting Australian's personal information all under Medicare's roof could create a "honey pot" for hackers, experts warn. …