Study reinforces GP management of patients with chronic kidney disease Researchers have found a positive association between continuity of care and better blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Patients with untreated ‘white coat’ hypertension twice as likely to die from heart disease New research shines further light on the health risks of what is a common occurrence.
AKT exam 2019.1: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The bi-annual Applied Knowledge Test public exam report outlines details about the recent exam and highlights areas in which the cohort could improve.
Funding to boost instant testing and treatment for syphilis outbreak An ongoing infectious syphilis outbreak has prompted the Federal Government to more than double its funding to combat the issue.
Triple test and breast awareness: Best practice for breast cancer diagnosis Cancer Australia’s updated resource for GPs is designed to help give women their best chance against breast cancer.
New care standard highlights GPs’ importance in prevention of blood clot deaths GPs can play a key role in prevention of deaths from venous thromboembolism after hospitalisation, which is a much more serious problem than many people may realise.
Tips for candidates to improve AKT exam outcomes The bi-annual Applied Knowledge Test public exam report outlines details about the recent exam and highlights some areas in which the cohort could improve.
Self-collection of HPV samples: A guide for GPs Dr Lara Roeske writes for newsGP about self-collected samples, a key aspect of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
GP suggests caution for new cancer detection blood test A new blood test may offer the possibility of early cancer detection in primary care – although it is still too early to be certain.