Climate disasters having profound impact on mental health Half of the respondents to a new poll say their mental health has been detrimentally affected by an extreme weather event.
Huge rise in cervical self-collection uptake But Dr Lara Roeske is still urging for stronger public health messages and support to help alleviate the extra onus placed on GPs.
How long does it take for skin to repair after sun exposure? Most of the damage can be eliminated after a few days, but potentially serious long-term effects mean it is better to avoid getting burnt altogether.
Healthcare reform debate heats up ahead of National Cabinet The RACGP has warned against the use of ‘band-aid’ solutions to fix Medicare, amid calls for private insurers to cover GP gap payments and ‘empowering’ allied health to extend their scope of practice.
Push to make abortion more accessible Recertification for GP providers is one of the barriers experts are calling to be lifted to ensure accessibility across Australia.
Saline effective for children with sleep-disordered breathing: Study New research shows many patients can continue being managed by their GP, halving the number requiring surgery.
Research finds ‘reassuring’ cognitive data for people with HIV A study has found people on stable HIV treatment mirror normal severe cognitive decline patterns, but suggests vulnerability to subtle declines.
Media coverage may trigger complex emotions for victim-survivors Psychologist Professor Kim Felmingham discusses how the coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s death might affect child sexual abuse survivors.
Research finds trees in urban spaces promote heart health An analysis of 10 years of hospitalisation and death data shows urban green space, particularly trees, can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
In Practice: Digital health essentials A new webinar series aims to strengthen GPs’ digital health capabilities, starting with key cyber security concepts.