WONCA obesity panel set to tackle growing issue An international group of experts will explore various elements of a chronic health issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent.
New asthma charts ‘very useful to have at one’s fingertips’ Updated medication charts will help curb complacency, overuse of available treatments, and keep management up to date, experts say.
In Practice: Children with suspected serious bacterial infection GPs have been issued a reminder about swift antibiotic treatment in paediatric cases of serious bacterial infection.
RACGP responds to aged care medication reform While generally supportive of the performance outcomes and role of onsite pharmacists, the college says gaps remain in the framework.
Global diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050: Study There are countries where as many as one in five people could be living with diabetes if current trends continue.
How should GPs discuss weight with their patients? A high-profile body image advocate wants doctors to stop raising the issue, but clinicians say there are ways to sensitively approach the topic.
New diabetes medication shortage will impact patient care The semaglutide shortage is having a flow on effect, with dulaglutide now also in short supply until at least the end of August.
One of the many faces of codeine addiction Jessica Khachan lives in Sydney with her husband and two kids, who are 14 and 12, in what she describes as ‘a normal suburban household’. She is also one of the increasing number of Australians with a history of codeine addiction.