Researchers identify first case of CTE in a female athlete The Australian Sports Brain Bank team believe it is a ‘sentinel case’ that much can be learned from.
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
Does multimorbidity impact chronic disease treatment? New international research has looked into a range of chronic diseases and their potential impact on effectiveness of common medications.
‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.
Most antidepressants used for chronic pain lack evidence: Study The effectiveness and safety of many drugs commonly prescribed for chronic pain is not known, a Cochrane Review has found.
Project aims to deliver ‘new digital health workforce’ A new model will engage GPs, nurses and allied health via virtual care for chronic disease patients to help ease pressures off the hospital system.
An ageing population and a GP workforce shortage: Is team-based care the answer? newsGP speaks with a general practice where multidisciplinary care is the cornerstone of serving the needs of an increasingly complex patient cohort.
GP pelvic pain clinics to collaborate in pursuit of better outcomes The new practices, which will be established nationwide, aim to reduce the average endometriosis diagnosis timeframe of 10 years.
Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain Research shows low confidence for most medicines prescribed for acute lower back pain, with experts recommending a ‘cautious approach’.
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.