Overwhelming support for warning labels on alcohol A distraught mother is pleading for health warnings to be added to products, after her 26-year-old son died from alcoholic liver disease.
Early ASD diagnosis may fade by school age: Study But this does not mean people should be cautious about early diagnosis, a GP with a special interest in children’s health has said.
People seeking help for alcohol reaches decade-long peak Almost half of all substance use treatment episodes involve alcohol as a drug of concern, new data shows.
In Practice: Updated PSR Guide The new guide outlines what doctors referred to the Professional Services Review can expect at each stage of the proces.
‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.
Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link But an Australian study looking at the effectiveness of alcohol intervention targeting women has shown promise for change.
RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing The college is supporting a push from crossbench MPs for stronger regulation on advertising for gambling, junk food, alcohol, and fossil fuels.
Call for more GP training to deal with ADHD A move towards accrediting GPs to treat ADHD could help address the rising number of presentations, GPs believe.
‘Misused evidence’: Spotlight on alcohol industry submissions New research looking at alcohol industry contributions to inform national strategy has found numerous ways science is misrepresented.
SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt? Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.