Shocking news: ECT is pretty safe and effective ⚡ by Penny Durham

But good luck moving the dial of public opinion. #MedTwitter

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James Cook University closes doors to GP trainees 🚪

The last RTO standing has officially handed the GP-training baton to ACRRM. #MedTwitter

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment aids clinical decision making and has numerous benefits for patients. But what is it, and how do you get started?

Find out in my latest The Medical Republic podcast, where I'm joined by Paul Viray and Michael S Krasovitsky.

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Victorian nurses vote for ‘last resort’ industrial action 🙋🏻‍♂️

The state government has a fortnight to avoid ward closures, work-to-rule, and elective surgery cancellations. Meanwhile, in Canberra ... #MedTwitter

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Updated: Fast track for overseas-trained specialists ⏩

GPs are among the priority for a Medical Board scheme to begin in October, but the RACGP says this is just reinventing the wheel. #MedTwitter

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Car T cell therapy progress in glioblastoma 🛣

Early in-human research shows engineered cell therapy can be useful for solid tumours, but we need more trials. #MedTwitter

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Long covid piece wins unwanted friends 🏅

A Queensland senator has pounced on an AJGP article, forcing its author to deny it is an 'anti-vax manifesto’. #MedTwitter

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment in older cancer patients🧓🏻by Lincoln Tracy, PhD

Taking the time to get a complete picture of a person’s health can pay off in spades down the line. #MedTwitter

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‘Incredibly high’ nicotine addiction in vapers 🚬

Patients are visiting GPs for treatment and vaping cessation support, while EDs struggle to manage heavy dependency. #MedTwitter

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ICIs in pregnancy no worse than other treatments, with one exception 🤰🏻

Despite advice to opt for alternative treatments during pregnancy, new research suggests risk is similar to other anti-cancer therapies. #MedTwitter

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Artificial sweeteners, my arse 🍑 by CateSwannellHSD

Some sugar replacements are nastier than others. #MedTwitter

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SGLT2s cut cardiac risk for most with T2D 📉

More patients get cardiac benefits from the drugs than previously thought. #MedTwitter

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New bulk-billing incentives ‘stem bleeding’ as rates stabilise 🛑

But increases in rates varied across the country and will need continued investment to persist, says the AMA and RACGP. #MedTwitter

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Does Mark Butler understand payroll tax?💵

His comments on national radio this week indicate the health minister may not grasp the scale of the payroll tax situation. #MedTwitter

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Vitamin C in pregnancy may reduce wheeze in infants🍊

But that doesn’t let the one in 10 pregnant Aussies who smoke off the hook, experts say. #MedTwitter

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Fast track for overseas-trained specialists👟by Penny Durham

General practice is one of the priority specialities for a Medical Board scheme to begin as soon as October. #MedTwitter

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WHO finally answers the airborne question 🍃

An updated definition of airborne transmission no longer includes a cut-off particle size. #MedTwitter

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MHT patches still in short supply 📦

But the pipeline is expected to return to normal to continue in the coming months for most products. #MedTwitter

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Another drop in the broken mental health bucket 💧

Experts warn that a society-wide shake-up is needed, not just more resources. #MedTwitter

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Wait, I’m supposed to stand for how long a day?? 😲

Maybe optimal health isn’t worth this. #MedTwitter

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