In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.
GP rejects study suggesting patients do not get lifestyle advice According to new research, most Australians say they are not getting healthy lifestyle guidance from their GPs – but is that true?
Dementia survey highlights lack of awareness Australians generally know little about how to reduce risk, but there are ways to ‘bring cognition into the consulting room’.
In Practice: Practical pain management A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
Osteoporosis guidelines updated for first time since 2017 The new guide will ‘make a real difference’ for the more than half of Australians aged over 50 with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
In Practice: Bulk-billing incentives module update Services Australia has updated its bulk-billing educational module to include the tripled incentive items.
How RACGP Foundation seed funding blossomed into MRFF grant What started as a small, GP-led diabetes research project recently received close to $1 million to expand into other areas of chronic disease.
New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep The document advises doctors not to ‘accept nocturnal asthma symptoms as normal’, offering instruction for treating sleep disturbances.
Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.
Can apple cider vinegar aid weight loss? As little as one teaspoon a day may help overweight patients according to new research, but experts warn it is no ‘silver bullet’.