GP-led research paves the way for greater aged care access The study is trialling a new video-enabled virtual care platform to improve access to general practice in aged care homes.
GPs advocate diversity and benefits of general practice From mobile clinics to hospital wards, the city to the bush, two GPs are endorsing the diversity of the profession for the Become a GP campaign.
Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.
Aboriginal-led study sees 30% achieve diabetes remission A first-of-its-kind study in Australia has highlighted the importance of community-led initiatives in diabetes management.
GP’s research shedding light on end-of-life care On World Cancer Day, one GP’s innovative research is transforming care for cancer patients in their final months of life.
Nutrient deficit common in type 2 diabetes patients A review of data spanning 25 years found 45% of patients had multiple micronutrient deficiencies, with women more likely than men to be impacted.
AHPRA appoints new CEO Justin Untersteiner has been announced as the successor to longtime AHPRA CEO Martin Fletcher, taking the helm in April.
RACGP speaks up at misconduct management inquiry Any new laws must ‘strike the right balance’ when it comes to the management of professional misconduct, the college President told Queensland Parliament.
Examining the pros and cons of semaglutide A new study finds lowered risk of 42 health outcomes and increased risk of 19 for people using GLP-1RAs, highlighting the ‘far-reaching potential’ of the drugs.
Prescriptions for most popular statins on the rise Data shows the number of people using the most popular statins is increasing, while the cost for COVID-19 antivirals has fallen.