Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
Concern as avian influenza detected at commercial poultry farm While one expert warns the virus could lead to the next major pandemic, another says the risk is only small at this stage. What do we know?
How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment New guidelines show switching to greener dry powder inhalers could reduce the carbon impact of asthma therapy by more than 90%, while also leading to better asthma control.
More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.
Shared care key for cancer survivors: RACGP A new college cancer survivorship position statement highlights the role of GPs in providing holistic and comprehensive care coordination.
GPs urged to ask about period pain early A 20-year study has found one third of 14-year-old girls have serious menstrual pain, but early advice could save them years of suffering.
Study links Ozempic to kidney failure prevention It found semaglutide reduced risk of major kidney events by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients, but GPs have urged caution.
Bid to prevent gut bacteria triggering Alzheimer’s Australian researchers are hopeful they can one day slow down or halt the disease’s progression, as they embark on a new gut study.
Breathlessness screening tool to aid diagnostic pathways The world-first tool aims to give timely diagnosis and management, while minimising the need for unnecessary tests or treatments.
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.