Can pain self-management avoid the need for opioids? A new education package is aimed at giving GPs the ability to treat chronic pain without opioids.
‘Important’ study shows gout medication can halt coronary disease progression The major clinical trial found use of low dose colchicine reduces heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery by 30%.
Setting the benchmark for diabetes prevention and management The RACGP’s updated resource provides comprehensive guidance for primary care teams and outlines emerging challenges in the field of diabetes.
Ageing prison population means new health concerns Nearly one in four people in Australian prisons are aged 45 and over. How do their healthcare needs differ?
Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed The new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is under review by the Department of Health.
‘Game-changing’ COPD resource for GPs A new concise guide gives GPs practical, evidence-based recommendations to diagnose and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Opioid pack sizes halved, new annual checks for patients Doctors will have more oversight over potent but addictive opioid-based medications.
GP webinar series: The neurobiology of weight change The upcoming Rethink Obesity webcast will give GPs insight into leveraging pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy for weight management.
Stricter hand hygiene linked with increased dermatitis ‘Wash your hands’ has become a more common refrain in recent times.
Pandemic results in nearly 100,000 fewer GP visits, MBS data reveals Concerns over coronavirus and burdening the health system have seen people put off consultations and tests for management of chronic illnesses.