GPs receive millions to further general practice Professor Jon Emery and Associate Professor Jason Ong speak to newsGP about their respective research.
‘Quite worrying’: Premature mortality inequality in Australia The continually widening gap may be exacerbated by COVID-19.
Duplicated or low-quality studies wasting research: Experts The world’s health researchers have moved rapidly to tackle the coronavirus pandemic – but with varying results, according to experts.
AOD training moves online The RACGP will deliver its Alcohol and Other Drugs GP Education Program online in an effort to reach every corner of Australia during the pandemic.
Time constraints limiting uptake of atrial fibrillation screening One academic registrar is working towards providing better understanding and implementation of screening for the condition in general practice.
Neglecting general practice research ‘risks poor health outcomes’ Creating a pathway to GP academia is vital to improve both public health and primary care, experts argue.
RACGP research grants to help uncover pandemic impact on GPs Expressions of interest are now open for high-quality research projects relating to COVID-19 and general practice.
Using virtual reality to reduce procedural pain in general practice Routine immunisations are a common reason children experience pain and distress as a result of interacting with a healthcare provider.
Identifying health impacts following a road traffic accident Dr Sean Black-Tiong’s research examines what he found to be a gap in primary care.
Coronavirus could remain on surfaces for up to nine days Researchers have analysed the conditions that allow coronaviruses to persist, as well as the best ways to disinfect and limit their spread.