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Fitness to drive: What to know before giving patients an all-clear

Fitness to drive: What to know before giving patients an all-clear

Telling someone they are not fit to drive can be challenging for both the GP and the patient. newsGP spoke with two experts about the best ways to approach a difficult situation.


Statins linked to rare muscle disorder

Statins linked to rare muscle disorder

People who develop a rare disorder of the muscles, known as inflammatory myositis, are more likely to have taken statins to control their cholesterol, according to a new study.


AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships

AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships

More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.


Tas Government announces free vaccines to tackle meningococcal outbreak

Tas Government announces free vaccines to tackle meningococcal outbreak

Tasmanians aged under 21 will be able to access a vaccination program against four strains of meningococcal disease over the next three months.


Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time

Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time

National Diabetes Week 2018  focuses on the urgency of early detection of type 2 diabetes. Dr Gary Deed, Chair of the RACGP’s Diabetes Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about how to achieve this in day-to-day practice.


Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report

Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report

Chronic kidney disease is increasing in older people, with the proportion of Australians aged 65–74 with the disease three times higher than for those aged 55–64, a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.


Study reveals early heart disease risk for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Study reveals early heart disease risk for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Experts are advising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a heart check following evidence they face a high risk of cardiovascular disease earlier than previously thought.


‘Urgent action’ required to stem Australia’s chronic disease burden: ACDPA

‘Urgent action’ required to stem Australia’s chronic disease burden: ACDPA

Australia needs to improve its efforts in disease prevention in order to improve gaps in life expectancy between the ‘haves and have nots’, according to the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance.


New treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be listed on the PBS

New treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to be listed on the PBS

Australians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will soon be able to more easily access a new triple-combination inhaler designed to boost lung capacity and reduce attacks of breathlessness.


Funding for new action plan to tackle macular disease

Funding for new action plan to tackle macular disease

The Federal Government has announced funding for a national strategic action plan designed to better support patients with macular disease, the leading cause of vision loss in older Australians.


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