MBS point-of-care testing: What GPs need to know What does the new item mean for GPs and how does it align with the RACGP Standards?
How nutrition could make a significant difference to chronic disease A new study has highlighted the clear benefits of personalised nutrition support in community-based health services, such as general practice.
The top three operational challenges general practices face SPONSORED: COVID has had a mixed impact on practice economics. CommBank’s GP Insights Report reveals how successful practices have responded.
What does quality patient-centred care really mean? Four key concepts were put forward at the RACGP’s Practice Owners National Conference for existing and aspiring practice owners to consider.
Weight loss can reduce need for diabetes and hypertension medication A whole-of-health approach is required to support people in healthy eating, exercise and wellness, according to a new study.
Intermediate hyperglycaemia nearly doubles risk of major CV event And research suggests the risk remains high, even if blood glucose levels are later brought under control.
What would it take for Australia to manufacture mRNA vaccines? Experts say investing in RNA technology now will help to protect Australia, and its neighbours, beyond the current pandemic.
Diabetes management and fasting safely during Ramadan To help avoid risks while maintaining compliance with religious practices, patient education is the cornerstone of managing diabetes during Ramadan.
Gestational diabetes diagnoses higher with one-step approach But crucially, the results of a new study investigating the two screening methods found neither led to significantly different clinical outcomes.
Third of women unaware gestational diabetes increases future risk GPs are ideally placed to educate women about the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.