Aspirin doubles bleeding risk for people with common gut bacteria, researchers say Having the common stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori more than doubles the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking daily low-dose aspirin, according to a review of studies by Australian researchers.
GPs more empathetic than they think, new research shows Researchers have found a surprising difference between GP and patient perceptions of delivered empathy.
Health of the Nation: What our politicians had to say Three of Australia’s key decision makers spoke at the launch of the RACGP’s second annual Health of the Nation report in Canberra last week.
Suicide rates higher among Australia’s ex-service defence personnel People serving in the Australian Defence Force experience good physical health during and after their service, but mental health may be a different story.
Project aims to tackle pain of cancer survivors A University of South Australia pain scientist is teaming up with a cancer expert to develop an online tool to help cancer survivors with their persistent pain.
Health of the nation: The RACGP takes Australia’s pulse The RACGP launched its second annual Health of the Nation report in Canberra this week.
Australians with ADHD may be missing out on diagnosis and treatment The use of ADHD medication is increasing, but some patients are still not receiving the treatment they need, new research shows.
Better cancer survival rates with national screening programs: AIHW A new AIHW reports reveals that people with breast, cervical and bowel cancers detected through national screening programs have better survival outcomes than those diagnosed but not screened.
We must tackle stigma around treating opioid-dependent patients: Rural GP A GP has called for doctors in the bush to overcome the common stigma associated with treating people with opioid dependency.
Medical Good Samaritans and the law: What GPs need to know For the seventh of a series on legal matters in general practice, newsGP spoke with two experts about whether GPs can face legal liability for negligence if they give assistance in an emergency.