‘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.
High proportion of Australians struggling with sleep New research has revealed how many Australian adults are experiencing significant problems with sleep – and how few of them seek help.
Statins do not accelerate memory loss: Research A new study found no difference in the rate of decline in memory or global cognition between statin users and those who never used them.
Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers Emerging news could have important implications for GPs and their patients.
Advocates hail ‘game changing’ PBS listing of buprenorphine Harm-reduction advocates have long called for an end to the surprisingly high cost of opioid substitution therapy.