‘Building bridges between primary care, research, and health policy’ A recent recipient of a research scholarship and RACGP Academic Post wants to combine her skills to make a positive impact.
Laser therapy ‘insignificant’ for post-menopausal issues The efficacy of laser treatment for post-menopausal genitourinary symptoms versus placebo and topical therapies has been revealed.
WHO officially recognises long COVID It is hoped the clinical case definition will help doctors diagnose the condition, which affects more than one in three people infected with COVID-19.
‘You develop so many skills’: RACGP Academic Post program Dr Talila Milroy jumped at the chance to undertake the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association Academic Post in 2020.
New program a ‘pilot for medical workforce development’ A new, highly competitive program gives recently qualified doctors the opportunity to integrate career development into research.
Framework for GPs to manage ‘long COVID’ A recent GP20 presentation examines how GPs can recognise the signs and manage an emerging clinical concern.
GPs need resources to manage post-acute COVID patients: RACGP A new college publication is designed to help GPs manage the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’ PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.
Commercial sensitivity or patient protection? Secrecy and medicine safety Researchers have identified an information gap between pharmacological companies and Australian clinicians on the potential safety risks of medicines.
Using GP feedback to better support refugee health An academic post and roles as a medical educator gave general practice registrar Dr Timothy Wittick the opportunity to publish his research.