There are currently more than 200 shortages of medications, including some forms of menopause hormone therapy, ADHD medication and birth control. It's not always clear why some medications are in short supply, but sometimes the shortage can be traced all the way to a farm in China. Also, why US President Donald Trump wants to target Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). ReferencesMedicine shortage reports database - TGAUnderstanding the impact of medicine shortages in Australia Discovery report
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An online tool to help manage your osteoarthritis
More than 2.2 million Australians are dealing with osteoarthritis, and many struggle to access the right information about the condition.A new website has launched to connect people with the tools they need to manage osteoarthritis – and hopefully improve their quality of life.Also, could the new generation of weight loss drugs help with this management?Guest/sProfessor David Hunter, rheumatologist and clinical researcher at the University of SydneyReferencesMyOA - Osteoarthritis supportPrecision weight management in people withknee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity - NatureThe Osteoarthritis Prevention Study (TOPS)
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More evidence climate change is bad for our hearts
High temperatures are linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, so what does that mean for a country set to experience more extreme maximums under climate change?A new study has looked at what could happen into the 2050s, and how the impact of hot weather on cardiovascular disease can be combated. It requires policy change, and a shift to helping the most vulnerable people in our communities cope with the heat. Guest/sProfessor Peng Bi, Public Health at the University of AdelaideReferencesHigh temperature and cardiovascular disease in Australia under different climatic, demographic, and adaptive scenarios
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A simple check in could help students with their mental health
Briefly checking in with students about their mental wellbeing throughout the school year could reduce distress.In a trial involving over 10,000 Australian students, an online screening survey led to improved outcomes.Information about their mental wellbeing was passed on to caregivers, catching kids who might otherwise fly under the radar.Guest/sAlana Koch, head of wellbeing at St Luke's Grammar SchoolProfessor Ron Rapee, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Macquarie UniversityReferencesMy Mind CheckA Cluster Randomized Trial of the Impact of School-Based, Universal, Mental Health Screening and Feedback on Students' Mental Health and Help-Seeking
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Mailbag: Not always easy to 'see your GP'
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