One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic Australia also led the world in terms of increased alcohol consumption, according to the results from a new Ipsos survey.
Forum aims to help GPs with ‘connecting the disconnected’ The International Medicine in Addiction conference offers a collaborative and educational platform for GPs and GPs in training.
Autism and the importance of accurate diagnoses Despite the progress being made, a lack of time, appropriate resources and funding continues to contribute to inaccurate diagnoses of autism.
New roadmap for treatment of acute pancreatitis Experts hope the research will change the mindset of clinicians to better target treatment strategies.
New toolkit offers ‘succinct’ overview to aid autism diagnosis Consistent standards are needed to diagnose the condition, and one expert has told newsGP ‘it has to be used’.
Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies New research investigates whether misreporting and changes in behaviour can prejudice the results of genetic studies on alcohol consumption.
Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment The Victorian Government has announced millions in funding for new residential rehabilitation facilities.
‘I’ve seen it be extremely debilitating’ Patients with hoarding disorder have a significantly increased risk of conditions such as respiratory distress and diabetes.
How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.
Beer intake did not increase during lockdown Research shows the beverage, disproportionately associated with risky drinking behaviour, was not consumed more at home despite venue closures.