How is POTS related to long COVID? Researchers are finding that many, but not all, cases of long COVID can be explained by postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
GPs ‘underutilised’ for hepatitis B care Australia’s treatment targets are lagging behind, but GPs can help by playing a larger part in managing care, referral pathways and prescribing.
RACGP releases new interpreter guidelines As Australia becomes increasingly multicultural, the college has outlined how to best use interpreters in practice.
Q&A with Professor Michael Kidd Australia’s former Deputy Chief Medical Officer chats with newsGP about general practice, COVID-19 and the upcoming WONCA World Conference.
Precision oncology launches across Australia More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.
Genetic link to asymptomatic COVID: Study Landmark research finds gene variants and exposure to the common cold could help develop more impactful COVID-19 medications.
Are casual references to psychological issues impacting clinical care? While the broad acceptance of mental health care has reduced stigma, researchers say emotions like sadness are being ‘pathologised, rather than normalised’.
Living with long COVID: Part 2 The second half of GP Dr Fiona Mackintosh’s interview about post-COVID-19 symptoms focuses on perception, management, and continuity of care.
GPs’ mobile outreach clinic transforms Hep C treatment With social barriers now the main obstacle to care for many patients, the Kombi Clinic is revolutionising treatment options for vulnerable groups.
In Practice: Women in Public Health A new network is aiming to reduce the gap between the number of women employed in the public health workforce and those in senior positions.