With flu season fast approaching, it’s essential that General Practices are prepared for the upcoming flu season. General Practice plays a critical role in ensuring that patients are vaccinated against influenza and are well equipped to avoid getting sick this flu...
We recently marked Shingles Awareness Week which was established to raise awareness around misconceptions about the risks of developing shingles. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 1 in 3 people in the Australia will develop shingles in...
The relationship between high ambient temperatures and workplace health and safety is increasingly relevant as global warming increases average temperatures across the world. Previous studies have shown that heat stress can cause a range of occupational injuries, with...
Over 13 million infants are born prematurely worldwide each year, posing significant risks to their survival and long-term health. One area of major interest in neonatal care is the timing of umbilical cord clamping. While delayed clamping (waiting at least 60 seconds...
Opioid and cannabis use disorders are a major concern worldwide, constituting almost 80 per cent of all illicit drug use disorders. Their co-occurrence is of particular concern to clinicians and public health officials, especially with a backdrop of opioid harms and...
