Working to further general practice research The RACGP Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2019 grants and awards.
Compass: Pointing towards elimination of cervical cancer Dr Lara Roeske talks to newsGP about a large-scale trial to assess the new screening program and help make it even more effective.
Respect Matters: One aim, different outcomes? A new program aims to inform young people on consent issues, but inconsistent legislation across states could be hindering attempts at education.
Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases The health issue has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.
Eliminating stigma in practice Stigma and discrimination can be significant barriers to healthcare for marginalised patients – but a new resource aims to help practitioners identify these barriers, and break through them.
Calls to change ‘age-old’ diverticulitis practices A review of current guidelines for one of Australia’s most common gut disorders has found treatments should be chosen more wisely.
US study finds millions take daily aspirin unnecessarily But is the potentially dangerous phenomenon as common in Australia?
No such thing as certainty: Lessons from a career in general practice Dr Chris Hogan offers advice to new medical graduates.
Ongoing research aims to reduce antidepressant use Research is underway to implement a trial on supporting antidepressant de-prescribing in primary care.
Funding boost for dementia research The $21 million includes support for a general practice-focused project investigating a holistic approach to dementia prevention.