In Practice: RACGP Awards now open Members are encouraged to nominate those in general practice going ‘above and beyond’ to improve their community’s health.
GPs celebrate World Family Doctor Day The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Family Doctors: The Heart of Healthcare’.
Drug ‘significantly’ slows Alzheimer’s progression: Study A clinical trial of donanemab has now been peer reviewed and published, indicating it can decelerate decline in the disease’s early stages.
Meta-analysis shows social interaction reduces dementia risk Strong social connections were associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia and death.
Is your practice prepared against data loss and data theft? Business as usual can grind to a halt without reliable backup systems in place – and can result in major cost blowouts, writes Dr Rob Hosking.
How a GP’s questions changed this 15-year-old’s life Charlotte suffered from debilitating periods. But it wasn’t until her doctor started putting the dots together that everything started to make sense.
In Practice: Proposed approaches to AHPRA data strategy The RACGP has submitted feedback on the health regulator’s strategy to inform its overall approach to how data is shared.
Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
Next steps for new Alzheimer’s treatment Approved this month in the US, Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab is yet to undergo the regulatory approval process in Australia.
Why WONCA 2023 will be ‘special’ Conference Scientific Committee Chair Professor Mark Morgan says his team is aiming to deliver an exciting and transformative experience.