Diabetes risk could be 28% higher after COVID infection A study has noted increased type 2 diabetes incidence in people recovering from COVID, signalling the need for ongoing monitoring.
Government responds to RACGP calls, expedites emergency provider numbers The move will ensure GPs can continue to practise and provide care for people in disaster-affected areas.
Untold damage as ‘biblical’ floods hit general practice With parts of northern NSW and south-east Queensland experiencing extreme floods, the impact on GPs is likely to be profound and long-lasting.
Opioids ease osteoarthritis pain only slightly: Research Their deadly risks need to be weighed against any benefit, according to the authors of a new Australian study.
Northern Territory medical tour ‘a reminder of your purpose’ A seven-day medical study tour on The Ghan is being run in Alice Springs and Uluru in June 2022.
What GPs need to know about GLP-1 RAs SPONSORED: The medication has been described as a ‘paradigm shift’ in the way type 2 diabetes is managed.
New MBS items aim to help multidisciplinary care The Department of Health says the funding will help GPs work with other health disciplines to support vulnerable patients.
In Practice: Curated news for RACGP members Every week, newsGP will highlight clinical and professional resources and events that have been specifically tailored for GPs.
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.
Providing help that is needed but not wanted Dr Thileepan Naren’s choice to persevere with a patient during their recovery from opioid addiction led to triumphant outcomes.