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.
In Practice: Diabetes medication shortage Strong demand for semaglutide has prompted the TGA to ask that GPs exercise care regarding off-label prescription of the medication.
‘We have deep concerns’: NPS MedicineWise fights funding cuts Leaders at the organisation, which had its funding removed in the most recent budget, are calling for the decision to be reviewed.
GP orchestrates crucial supplies to Ukraine Turning a feeling of powerlessness into action, a Port Macquarie-based doctor has helped send vital medical and humanitarian supplies to his home country.
Home oxygen therapy When and for whom should home oxygen therapy be prescribed, and what is the evidence behind it? David Liew chats with respiratory physician Christine McDonald.
Study highlights vaping harms – and evidence gaps A new systemic review says e-cigarettes can be a ‘gateway’ to greater tobacco use, but researchers say many unknowns remain.