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  • 17 September 2020

Hydroxychloroquine: did COVID-19 change GP prescribing?

A study looking at prescribing patterns for hydroxychloroquine during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia
Ivermectin and COVID-19
  • 2 September 2020

Ivermectin and COVID-19

Emerging evidence about the use of this antiparasitic medicine to treat COVID-19
Vitamin D and COVID-19
  • 3 August 2020

Vitamin D and COVID-19

Vitamin D is important for bone, muscle and dental health but there has been no strong evidence to show that taking vitamin D supplements will make you less susceptible to COVID-19.
A portrait of dementia and changed behaviours
  • Medicinewise News
  • 30 June 2020

A portrait of dementia and changed behaviours

Changed behaviours in people with dementia present unique challenges for the individual, their family and carers, GPs and other health professionals.
Staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • News
  • 27 May 2020

Staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic

NPS MedicineWise Medical Advisor talks about the priorities for staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Osteoporosis: Data insights help build better bones
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  • 6 May 2020

Osteoporosis: Data insights help build better bones

Osteoporosis affects many Australians over 50 but is frequently undiagnosed. Even after diagnosis, treatment remains suboptimal. Find out more about identified gaps in knowledge and treatment and ways to address them.
Spirometry and its role in diagnosing children’s asthma
  • Medicinewise News
  • 18 February 2020

Spirometry and its role in diagnosing children’s asthma

Spirometry can be used to support a diagnosis of asthma for children aged 6 years and over, and for ongoing patient monitoring.
For asthma – children are not small adults
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  • 18 February 2020

For asthma – children are not small adults

In the asthma world, children are not small adults – a definitive diagnosis may not be possible, and less treatment is often more.
In my practice: inhaler technique – it's a repeat prescription
  • 18 February 2020

In my practice: inhaler technique – it's a repeat prescription

When up to 90% of patients don't use their inhalers correctly, testing and teaching inhaler technique is critical to good management. 

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