New consortium eyes primary care system reforms Professor Michael Kidd will lead GP clinician researchers to identify ‘real work challenges and provide practical solutions’.
New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare The RACGP helped launch the first-of-its-kind Federal Government campaign at Parliament House, spruiking the diversity of general practice.
‘GPs are increasingly concerned’: RACGP takes advocacy to Canberra As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the college is calling for affordable access to healthcare for all postcodes.
‘Another benefit’: The pill shown to reduce ovarian cancer risk Australian research finds the oral contraceptive pill can reduce risk of the cancer by 26% among women who have used it at any age.
Nutrient deficit common in type 2 diabetes patients A review of data spanning 25 years found 45% of patients had multiple micronutrient deficiencies, with women more likely than men to be impacted.
RACGP calls for improved resources for tick-borne diseases As part of a Senate investigation into the illnesses, the college says GPs must be equipped with clear and evidence-based information.
GP clinic’s research drives positive change in patient care ‘Research shouldn’t just be about academics; it should be about real-world improvements,’ says one GP changing her community.
World experts urge overhaul of obesity definition The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity says diagnosis must change, setting out new criteria, categories, and calling on doctors to go ‘beyond BMI’.
RACGP endorses ‘incredible’ amount of resources This year, the college endorsed a range of clinical guidelines demonstrating the breadth of general practice and supporting members’ CPD.
Australia’s new leading contributor to burden of disease Smoking tobacco has been overtaken by overweight and obesity as the leading modifiable risk factor, according to a new report.