Antibiotic resistance: Australia is getting better, but has room to improve Three-quarters of Australians are aware of the term ‘antibiotic resistance’.
Experts advise against prescribing unnecessary antibiotics for asthma As the two-year anniversary of the Melbourne thunderstorm asthma event approaches, specialists have cautioned against prescribing antibiotics to children with severe asthma symptoms.
Mental Health Week: Resources for GPs To mark World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Week, newsGP highlights some RACGP mental health resources available for healthcare professionals.
Hidden impact of bleeding disorders This week is Bleeding Disorder Awareness Week. Haemophilia Foundation Australia is raising awareness about the inherited condition and its impact on the sufferers and their families.
One in four Australian women can’t afford to see a health professional: Survey Jean Hailes for Women’s Health surveyed more than 15,000 women across Australia to find out their greatest health concerns, habits and needs.
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be launched A new Federal Government social media campaign for endometriosis awareness will complement its recently launched national action plan.
An Australian quest for the new frontier of antibiotics newsGP marks National Science Week by speaking with pharmaceutical chemist Dr Ernest Lacey about finding new antibiotics within Australia’s unique microbiome.
Managing chronic pain: Different approaches to a complex issue Chronic pain affects one in five Australians. newsGP spoke with a patient and a GP about some of the best ways to tackle the situation.
Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time National Diabetes Week 2018 focuses on the urgency of early detection of type 2 diabetes. Dr Gary Deed, Chair of the RACGP’s Diabetes Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about how to achieve this in day-to-day practice.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women key contributors in community The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are more empowered than ever.