International study backs preventive approach to heart disease A global trial has found medicine and lifestyle changes can be as effective as invasive surgery in addressing stable coronary artery disease.
Do children’s healthy blood vessels protect them from severe COVID-19? The virus is now known to target endothelial cells present in every blood vessel – and that may open up new treatment options.
‘Game-changing’ COPD resource for GPs A new concise guide gives GPs practical, evidence-based recommendations to diagnose and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Eye disease with Vision Australia This episode includes an interview with Nabill Jacob, orthoptist and relationships manager for Vision Australia, which covers common adult and paediatric eye diseases, as well as the conditions of which GPs should be aware.
GP webinar series: The neurobiology of weight change The upcoming Rethink Obesity webcast will give GPs insight into leveraging pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy for weight management.
Pandemic results in nearly 100,000 fewer GP visits, MBS data reveals Concerns over coronavirus and burdening the health system have seen people put off consultations and tests for management of chronic illnesses.
Women less likely to have heart disease and die from it than men But experts advise interpreting the results of a global study with caution.
New blood test shows promise for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis A simple test that detects proteins present in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients is coming to Australia.
WHO develops preliminary case definition for inflammatory syndrome in children The COVID-19-associated syndrome seems to be its own unique entity.
Fears of post-pandemic ‘tsunami of health problems’ General practice consultations and specialist check-ups for chronic disease remain down across the board amid coronavirus fear.