Primary healthcare steering group revealed The 12-person panel will guide primary care reforms covered in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan.
Popular hypertension drug linked with suicide Angiotensin receptor blockers may be associated with a higher risk of suicide than alternative medications, a new study has found.
Premature menopause increases cardiovascular disease: Research New research has discovered a dose-response relationship between cardiovascular disease and onset of menopause.
Measles outbreak crosses the Tasman Multiple cases of the highly infectious disease have been confirmed in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, with several linked to an outbreak in New Zealand.
One of the world’s most contagious viruses has returned to Australia Measles was eliminated in Australia five years ago, but new cases are streaming in from overseas.
‘Really complicated’: Lifestyle factors and city–rural health gaps Even meeting the same dietary and physical guidelines, there would still be far more people dying of heart disease in the country than in the city.
Silicosis: Australia’s ‘emerging occupational health epidemic’ With barriers to early detection, the RACGP has developed a learning activity to better support GPs in diagnosis and management of silicosis.
Researchers uncover alternate theory for Alzheimer’s disease Rather than tangles and plaques being the cause of the disease, researchers are exploring the issue of lysosomal storage.
Is ‘self-care’ the future of medicine? Proponents say it could help manage an ageing population struggling with chronic disease, but its effect on primary care is yet to be determined.