‘Sneezers and wheezers’ at risk of thunderstorm asthma, expert warns With spring – and pollen – in the air, GPs are being asked to prepare their patients for the upcoming thunderstorm asthma season.
Workplace assistance the next step in endometriosis support The Federal Government has announced the development of workplace-specific materials to educate employers on the prevalence and impact of endometriosis.
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be launched A new Federal Government social media campaign for endometriosis awareness will complement its recently launched national action plan.
Reminder apps not a bitter pill to help with medication adherence New research from the University of Sydney shows mobile phone apps could potentially save lives by helping people experiencing coronary heart disease with their medication adherence.
First ever RACGP Practice Owners National Conference a major success The popularity of the inaugural Practice Owners National Conference shows a strong GP appetite for support and information about running and owning your own business.
Advisory group plans to improve NDIS outcomes for Australians with autism The Autism Advisory Group, established as a voice for people with autism participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, announced its four key issues of focus for the next 12 months.
Dangerous mouthful: Push for more resources to manage allergies Australia may have come a long way in managing allergies, but National Allergy Strategy co-Chair Richard Loh says more needs to be done.
An Australian quest for the new frontier of antibiotics newsGP marks National Science Week by speaking with pharmaceutical chemist Dr Ernest Lacey about finding new antibiotics within Australia’s unique microbiome.
Detecting abuse in patients with disability: Recognising the signs People with disability who receive institutional care are vulnerable to abuse – from carers, family members and other residents – but GPs can be a strong ally for this patient population.
Hope for endometriosis patients as action plan aims to deliver better treatment A national action plan on endometriosis is designed to help hundreds of thousands of Australian women.