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Simple blood test to predict rare cancers

Simple blood test to predict rare cancers' likely spread

New Queensland University of Technology research has shed fresh light on how head and neck cancer spreads to other organs.


Update graphic images on cigarette packages to remind of health risks, experts say

Update graphic images on cigarette packages to remind of health risks, experts say

A new survey shows half of smokers do not know about all health problems associated with smoking. Cancer Council Victoria is now asking for an upgrade of the graphic images on cigarette packaging.


A visit to COMA, Tasmania’s medical museum

A visit to COMA, Tasmania’s medical museum

Dr Philip Thomson, Chair of the Collection of Medical Artefacts in Tasmania, talks to newsGP about the museum’s fascinating artefacts and mission to educate.


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.


TGA changes offer greater protection from misleading advertising

TGA changes offer greater protection from misleading advertising

The TGA intends its updated code to provide consumers improved protection from misleading advertising of therapeutic goods.


July issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available

July issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available

The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is now available online.


RACGP urges patients to make time for health checks in general practice

RACGP urges patients to make time for health checks in general practice

The RACGP says fast, free advice from the local pharmacy may sound good on the surface, but making time for your regular GP is a better long-term health strategy.


What GPs need to know for the start of the new financial year

What GPs need to know for the start of the new financial year

The new financial year will bring a number of important changes to programs and services that affect general practice. newsGP summarises some key information for GPs.


Medicare rebates to be reduced for non-VR doctors within five years

Medicare rebates to be reduced for non-VR doctors within five years

The Federal Government is changing Medicare rebates for non-vocationally registered doctors who provide general practice services in a bid to encourage more to achieve Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM, and more doctors to work outside major cities.


GPs critical of ‘intimidating, unpleasant’ warning letter over opioid prescribing

GPs critical of ‘intimidating, unpleasant’ warning letter over opioid prescribing

One in five of Australia’s GPs has – or will shortly – received a warning letter over their level of opioid prescribing. Many are not happy.


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