‘My GP was a psychological anchor’: A patient’s long COVID story Struck down by debilitating long COVID, one patient shares her journey to recovery in a new podcast to support GPs with diagnosis and management.
Opioid agonist treatment prevents hundreds of suicides: Study Australian research predicts the treatment has prevented around 300 suicide deaths among NSW patients with opioid use disorder.
Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
Do GPs know enough about this ‘debilitating’ disorder? Experts agree there has been a dire lack of education around PMDD, but GPs could be in the ‘ideal situation’ to help.
2024’s top general practice stories From Wegovy and Mounjaro, to tongue cancer, RSV, and vitamin B toxicity, what were the stories most read by GPs this year?
New long COVID deep dive A podcast series has revealed new research findings, treatment options, and practical tips for GPs to introduce into their consultations.
New guide to support GPs ease cancer recurrence anxiety With 60% of patients anxious their cancer will return, the three-step clinical pathway is designed to offer practical and streamlined advice.
In Practice: Call for GPs to join dementia study New research aims to gather GPs’ understanding of and attitudes to dementia diagnosis and management, and the use of blood-based biomarkers.
GP wins top award for ‘global leadership in health’ From Brisbane to New York, former UN Medical Director and Queensland GP Dr Jillann Farmer has been honoured with a UQ Alumni Award.
Long COVID inflammation could impact heart: Study Research has revealed why some patients endure ongoing cardiovascular symptoms, with one GP saying the findings ‘may ease the suffering’.