Worsening air quality likely to result in more GP presentations RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon has told people to consult their GPs if they experience non-life-threatening problems from the smoke.
Sydney choking on smoke from bushfires: What GPs need to know Health warnings have been issued in the face of ‘alarming and dangerous’ levels of air pollution in NSW, with a forecast heatwave likely to exacerbate what is a looming public health issue.
Fat accumulates in airways, contributes to respiratory illness For the first time, researchers have discovered that fatty tissue builds up in the airway walls of people with obesity.
Unsafe air pollution standards up for review The RACGP has joined calls to reduce the amount of toxic pollution allowed in the air, at the same time as new research strengthens its link with increased death rates.
New research may change treatment of UTIs Recurrent UTIs may occur because of intestinal reservoirs of bacteria, rather than bladder sources.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
Is it time to rethink midstream urine culture for UTI diagnosis? Research shows that an MSU may be unsuitable for excluding UTIs in patients with lower-urinary-tract symptoms.
April issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
Stem cell research offers hope for people with cystic fibrosis University of Adelaide research shows cell transplant therapy has the potential to prevent onset or halt lung disease in cystic fibrosis patients.
DoH cautions pilgrims and doctors to be aware of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome The Department of Health has issued a preventive health warning for people travelling to the Middle East, and for the doctors who will treat them.