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.
Australian foundation targets zero breast cancer deaths by 2030 The $100 million plan aims to determine why one in 10 women don’t survive beyond five years after diagnosis.
Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission roadmap open for consultation The public has a chance to have its say on the future research direction and funding decisions of the Mission.
Vaccinations shown to reduce flu mortality rates An Australian study has confirmed flu vaccination effectively reduces mortality from the disease – positive news after a horror flu season.
Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and skills The RACGP has launched its new version of gplearning, offering 85 activities for the 2020–22 triennium.
Targeting disadvantage in smoking cessation A program being trialled in Adelaide will take a new approach to an old, intractable problem – high smoking rates in low socioeconomic areas.
Company-sponsored trials tainting medicine: Researchers Experts have called for the health sector to ‘disentangle from commercial interests’ to improve the quality and reliability of research.
Australian GP named in global list of elite researchers Professor Paul Glasziou has been recognised as one of the world’s most cited researchers in 2019.
Saline spray to antibiotics: GPs and prescribing placebos A study showing Australian GPs have used placebos raises questions in areas such as clinical benefits, patient consent, and antimicrobial resistance.
AOD education program open for GPs Applications for the RACGP’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program Treatment Skills Training are now open.