Why new polio cases have put the world on alert Professor Michael Toole explains what the resurgence means for Australia and people travelling overseas.
The art of using research to help clinical decision making Renowned GP and academic Professor Paul Glasziou gives his take on approaches to help busy clinicians discern useful research for their practice.
How can asthma medication overprescribing be reduced? Study suggests many patients may be prescribed ‘higher than necessary’ doses to control their asthma, increasing the risk of side effects.
‘Not sustainable’: Medicine shortages in focus The Government is being urged to shore up pharmaceutical supply chains to avoid ‘problematic’ disruptions to patient care.
Monkeypox declared global health emergency as WHO pushes containment GPs’ role ‘key’ as Australian health authorities reinforce efforts to keep a lid on the country’s case numbers.
Why this public health message is equally important for GPs A new campaign urging patients to reconnect with their GP also serves as a reminder for clinicians to take care of their own health.
Australia’s first fixed pill-testing site opens in ACT The Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Addiction Medicine has welcomed the ‘highly significant’ launch, which is part of a six-month trial.
Is childhood bronchitis a marker of lung problems in later life? Research suggests there is ‘no clear link’ that the condition persists into middle age, but there may be other concerns.
RACGP calls for action on drug reform None of the 109 recommendations presented to the NSW Government from an inquiry into methamphetamine use have been acted upon.
Should paracetamol be up scheduled? The TGA has launched a review to inform whether changes to the scheduling and access controls of paracetamol are necessary.