Chronic kidney disease: A patient perspective on navigating a new diagnosis GP Dr Kate Annear speaks with Dan and Jody, who have a lived experience with chronic kidney disease. They discuss helpful resources, as well as advice for health professionals looking to make the patient journey easier.
Medical software data provides fresh insight into general practice A new report containing de-identified 2020–21 data from around 10% of Australian GPs and patients has been released.
Healthcare services for heart failure patients underutilised: Research A new study suggests half a million Australians with heart failure are missing out on optimal care, presenting an ‘opportunity’ for GPs.
How self-targeted immune attacks may lurk behind long COVID Researchers are closing in on the link between antiviral immunity and chronic autoimmune disease, writes immunologist Matthew Woodruff.
Statins ‘not likely to cause much muscle pain’: Study New research has challenged the widespread view of statins’ link with muscle pain, leading to calls for medication labels to be revised.
The role of clinical decision tools in chronic disease care Through RACGP Foundation-supported research, a GP academic is hoping to put an end to ‘blanket recommendations’ for chronic disease.
What is ‘tomato flu?’ And should Australians be concerned about the new respiratory virus spreading rapidly among small children in India?
CVD and diabetes rates spike post-COVID: Study The risk of contracting diabetes is especially high in the first four weeks after infection, but returns to baseline within months.
‘Great concern’ for predicted silicosis rates New modelling projects around 10,000 Australians will develop lung cancer directly related to silica dust. What can be done to reduce these numbers?
Unpacking diabetes and the heart SPONSORED: New medicines and emerging strategies to profile risk offer more options than ever to manage CVD risk in people with diabetes.