New project aims to make it easier for GPs to screen for alcohol harms When does alcohol use become an issue? This new project wants to make it easier for GPs to find out.
‘Really complicated’: Lifestyle factors and city–rural health gaps Even meeting the same dietary and physical guidelines, there would still be far more people dying of heart disease in the country than in the city.
‘Unexplained pharmaceuticals’ found in complementary and alternative medicines Nearly half of the 135 complementary and alternative medicines tested by researchers had contaminants, including animal DNA and potential allergens.
Getting ready for the ‘patient of the future’ GP19 keynote speaker Mark McCrindle wants to help GPs understand how doctor–patient relationships are evolving.
Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers Emerging news could have important implications for GPs and their patients.
Report the ‘first step’ towards nationwide primary care data asset The massive data collection program should improve patient outcomes while potentially raising the profile and political leverage of general practice.
One in nine Australian women aged 40–44 has endometriosis A new AIHW report has shed light on women living with endometriosis, but there are fears the numbers may actually be much higher.
Unsafe air pollution standards up for review The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.
Push to measure steroid use in general practice How many general practice patients are using non-prescribed anabolic steroids? Dr Beng Eu hopes to find out – and provide more targeted care.
International cancer survey highlights treatment shortcomings Diagnosis delays and the management of ongoing side effects were labelled the main causes of inefficiency.