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Dr Mariam Chaalan with her son, Zach, who has mycoplasma pneumonia.

Mariam spent four hours trying to find antibiotics. She’s one of the lucky ones

GPs have been urged to cut back on prescribing antibiotics to children as NSW experiences a surge in respiratory viruses.

  • by Angus Thomson
Researchers are concerned that not enough protections are being put in place to prevent women from falling pregnant while on oral retinoids.

Beneath the skin: Stronger warnings needed for women taking acne drugs

One in 35 women of reproductive age use oral retinoids. There are fears too few are warned of the dangers if they become pregnant.

  • by Henrietta Cook
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