Antidepressants may reduce efficacy of opioid pain medication: Study New research has found common antidepressants can interact with the pain medication tramadol.
Increase to NDIS price limits good news for rural providers The Federal Government has announced a spending boost to the scheme, with particular benefits for service providers in rural and remote areas.
Old doc, new data: Mild asthma strategies GPs will manage patients with mild asthma almost every day, guided by National Asthma Council recommendations.
Increased pain management support for GPs and patients The National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management offers a boost in training for GPs, as well as additional funding support through Medicare.
‘We have to normalise it’: Boosting bowel cancer screening rates Participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low, but Professor Jon Emery believes GPs are instrumental to boosting numbers.
No evidence behind ADHD medication dosages Researchers want clarity on maximum doses due to fears arbitrary guidelines are impacting the most ‘severely affected’ young people.
Varied bowel cancer screening rates across socioeconomic areas Participation rates are lower – but positivity rates higher – for those living in the lowest socioeconomic areas, a new report shows.
Taking practical steps towards reconciliation Reconciliation Action Plans are designed to offer a way for organisations and businesses to embed the values of unity and cultural sensitivity.
Flu vaccine supplies increase to accommodate record uptake Additional vaccines are set for Australia following a horror start to the flu season.
Moving towards unity: Reconciliation Week 2019 Reconciliation Australia Chief Executive Karen Mundine talks to newsGP about this year’s theme and her hopes for a unified future.