Clinical news

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Buruli ulcer: consensus statement highlights need for increased awareness

Hospital presentations for allergy-related illnesses more common in First Nations people

Position statement calls for more ambitious migraine treatment goals

Isotretinoin: TGA safety update

Antibiotic Therapeutic Guidelines updated

Study supports use of coronary artery calcium score in CVD primary prevention strategies

Sex differences in calling triple zero for suspected acute coronary syndrome event

Monoclonal antibody therapy for severe asthma: updated guidance for primary care

Bacterial vaginosis: study of male-partner treatment ‘a game changer’

Antidepressants reduce generalised anxiety disorder symptoms, finds Cochrane review

Online lifestyle trial shown to improve cognition in older adults

WHO global brief on encephalitis

Allergy Assist for rural GPs

Fracture prevention in postmenopausal women given infrequent zoledronate

Importance of CV risk-factor screening in young First Nations people highlighted

Twin pregnancies increase CVD risk in mothers in first year postpartum, finds study

High muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness associated with lower mortality risk in patients with cancer

Headache disorder may be linked with suicide risk

Correction

More evidence that menopause before age 45 years is linked with CVD

Lisdexamfetamine may be helpful in treating methamphetamine dependence

Childhood-onset heart disease: new partnership

Montelukast TGA safety alert

Moderate mitral regurgitation: study recommends proactive follow up