‘Serious implications’ if menopause treatments removed from PBS Experts warn the proposed delisting of medications will not only impose cost-related issues, but potentially affect quality of life.
Outdated information still guides menopause management: Expert Understanding the risks and benefits of various menopausal therapies leads to better outcomes.
Further setbacks in pursuit of COVID vaccine and ‘cure’ Two randomised controlled trials involving tens of thousands of people have been paused to investigate potential safety concerns.
RACGP offers mental health training for rural GPs The online psychological training programs will help GPs support patients affected by natural disasters and COVID-19.
‘All GPs should be able to manage menopause’ – but can they? Barriers related to time, education, and the risks of some treatments mean GPs need more support, a menopause expert has said.
COVID-19 research receives $66 million boost The funding injection will target four areas of research in the quest for a vaccine and preparation for future pandemics.
GP webinar series: The neurobiology of weight change The upcoming Rethink Obesity webcast will give GPs insight into leveraging pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy for weight management.
Updated resource for non-drug interventions The HANDI site remains a valuable resource for evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions for common conditions in general practice.
Best possible advice and support to quit New RACGP guidelines are designed to help remove barriers to greater efforts to provide smoking cessation advice.
Losing everything to find yourself When Trevor first came seeking help for stress and low mood, Dr Hester Wilson sensed there was something deeper going on.