In Practice: Changes to opioid dispensing sizes From 1 August, changes to PBS listings for certain opioid analgesics allow dispensing of smaller volumes at PBS-subsidised prices.
Australian smoking-related cancer deaths to increase 32% by 2044 Despite the expectation that mortality rates will decline in future, a growing and ageing population will still see total numbers swell.
New pancreatic cancer diagnostic aid released The tool is designed to help GPs identify patients that should undergo investigation, as well as recommend initial diagnostic pathways.
In Practice: New billing webinar The RACGP will host a Q&A for members at the end of July centred on what practice owners should consider when choosing a billing model.
Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
Australian childhood cancer survival rates continue to improve More than 1500 deaths in children under 15 have been potentially avoided thanks to new treatments combined with better supportive care.
Skin checks detecting high proportion of ‘not harmful’ melanomas But does this mean GPs should change their clinical practice?
Research highlights need for holistic post-cancer care Improvements in the early detection and treatment of cancer mean a growing number of people are living on long after diagnosis and treatment.
New data reveal COVID’s impact on cancer screening The pandemic brought a drop in all national cancer screening programs, but there are signs of recovery.
Global melanoma cases projected to rise sharply by 2040 Incidences of the most serious skin cancer may rise sharply around the world by 2040. But will Australians be at any greater risk?