In this episode, Dr Julia Rawlinson speaks with Professor Desiree Silva, Co-Director of ORIGINS, Director of Research at Joondalup Health Campus, and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Western Australia, Focusing on ORIGINS, a large longitudinal study following 10,000 families from pregnancy onwards, to understand how early life environments shape childhood health outcomes.

Prof Desiree Silva explains the main objectives of ORIGINS and key findings to date, highlighting maternal and paternal factors influencing child health, such as mental health, nutrition, and the microbiome. The importance of colostrum in newborn immunity and allergy prevention is emphasised, as well as lifestyle factors like healthy eating and time in nature.

The episode also covers:

• Signs and red flags for early identification and referral for autism and ADHD.
• The growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in children and environmental contributors.
• Strategies for GPs including the use of developmental screening tools, early intervention referrals, and the importance of supporting parental concerns.

Practical advice is provided for GPs to have effective conversations with families during pregnancy and early childhood, with a focus on prevention, early identification, and supporting family wellbeing.

Link & Resources:

• Learn how to embed accelerated, cost-effective research within ORIGINS
• Watch our latest webinar
• IRON Child landing page
• IRON Child 9News feature
• Colostrum Exclusivity in Early Development (CEED) landing page
• Colostrum paper

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In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Tim Koh talks to Dr Elaine Cheung, an experienced dentist, and provides practical and relevant advice to assist GPs in recognising, assessing, and managing dental pain in the primary care setting. Addressing the most common causes of toothache, including dental infections (periapical and periodontal), caries, broken teeth, lost fillings, and pericoronitis from partially erupted wisdom teeth.

Exploring the key aspects of examination for GPs, the importance of looking for facial and intraoral swelling, lymph node involvement, signs of abscess, mobile teeth, or visible decay. Recognising red flags such as spreading infection, trismus, fever, and systemic symptoms is highlighted as essential for timely referral and escalation of care.

Antibiotic stewardship is also addressed, with clear guidance that antibiotics are not a substitute for definitive dental treatment and should only be prescribed when there are systemic signs or spreading infection. Giving emphasis on prevention, encouraging regular dental reviews, consistent oral hygiene, and patient education as effective strategies to minimise preventable dental disease.

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In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Tim Jones, GP and Chair of the RACGP Specific Interest Group in Child and Young Persons Health, to discuss the Federal Government's upcoming Medicare-funded three-year-old health check. Dr Jones explains the significance of this check as a point for early identification of developmental and family issues, given the critical period of social and emotional growth at age three.

Covering the biopsychosocial approach required for a comprehensive assessment, this episode highlights the "CHILD" acronym by considering factors such as the Child's development, Home environment, Interactions, Learning settings, and overall Development. Practical guidance is offered on assessment tools like PEDS and key developmental red flags to look for, with recommendations for consulting state-based resources.

Providing insights into how these checks will integrate with broader national reforms under the Thriving Kids initiative, with local services rolling out in 2026 and beyond. He advises practices to prepare now by reviewing developmental surveillance processes and proactively supporting vulnerable families, even before new item numbers become available.

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