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A quick summary of what's making headlines in medicine and health this week
90% of people who think they have a penicillin allergy may not be allergic, experts say
Millions of Australians believe they are allergic to penicillin, but experts say up to 90% can safely take the antibiotic. New guidelines are encouraging GPs to reassess reported penicillin allergies, a move that could improve patient outcomes and help combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Global declaration aims to eliminate rheumatic heart disease by 2040
A new international declaration to be launched at the RHD World Congress in Perth aims to provide a global roadmap for eliminating rheumatic heart disease by 2040, with experts calling for stronger prevention, greater GP awareness and improved care for First Nations communities.
Is it time you gave your GP a hug?
The GP-patient relationship is a valuable but often overlooked cornerstone of health care. It’s time GPs got the recognition they deserve.
How prepared are GP practices for the next pandemic?
A pandemic plan on paper cannot replace the confidence that comes from having practised what to do.
Patients are already asking AI. How do we make it safer?
AI health advice is already shaping patient decisions before they see a doctor. Dr Samantha Pillay examines the risks, regulatory gaps and policy reforms needed to make AI health advice safer in Australia.
Podcasts
The political power of doctors in training united
By standing together, Victorian doctors in training have courageously drawn national and state attention to hazardous public hospital working conditions and their consequences for all health workers and patients.
A retired physician's reflections on Evidence-Based Medicine and AI
Evidence-Based Medicine has inadvertently built scaffolding upon which AI will mount its conquest of medicine.
Researchers identify new ‘circadian depression’ subtype
An Australian study of more than 15,000 people has identified a distinct subtype of depression linked to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as ‘circadian depression’.
Sarcopenia: more than a muscle problem
Sarcopenia has been treated as a muscle problem for decades. A new paper in The Lancet Healthy Longevity argues that the nervous system has been left out of the picture, and that this explains why so many treatments have disappointed.
Why GPs should include diet in mental health care
The growing body of substantial evidence linking diet quality and mental health should be integrated into the way GPs treat clinical depression, a leading expert in Nutritional Psychiatry has urged.
Wills and estate planning for doctors: A guide to protecting your legacy
Doctors often have complex financial and family considerations. This guide explores the key elements of estate planning for doctors and how to safeguard your wealth and legacy.
The hidden struggle doctors are often fearful of talking about
Substance abuse can affect doctors as well as patients. We explore the causes, warning signs, professional risks and treatment options available to physicians struggling with addiction.
Do no harm: the ethics of AI in healthcare
AI offers significant opportunities in healthcare, but it also raises ethical questions. Learn what Australian doctors need to know about patient safety, consent, bias and responsible AI use.
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