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.
Promoting public health online: Children’s medication NPS MedicineWise brings informed advice on children’s medication to where much of the discussion is taking place – social media.
Aerospace medicine predicted to experience strong growth NSW GP Dr Kate Manderson is passionate about the continued progress of a specific area of Australian healthcare.
Updated spirometry rebates still too low: RACGP The RACGP believes the recent increase was not enough given general practice spirometry saves the health system money.
Heat, crowds and viruses: What Hajj pilgrims need to know about health With two million people about to arrive in one city, there are real health issues to be aware of.
How can GP supervisors help registrars adapt to general practice? Moving from the structure and hierarchy of the hospital environment to the complexity, freedom and continuity of general practice can be challenging for young doctors. newsGP asks three GP supervisors their tips.
Sport and brain injury: Building the connection Long-term effects of sports-related brain injury are being brought to light, but an expert says broader research is needed.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
Looking at all sides of family violence Examining new data on those most vulnerable to family, domestic and sexual violence, and some of the help available to survivors and perpetrators.
Australia first in worldwide prescription opioid use A global survey found half of Australian users also got ‘high’ from opioids at least once last year, but does this tell the whole story?