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International calls for migraine management overhaul

International calls for migraine management overhaul

A proposed new framework outlines a path to raise the standard of care and includes broader access to newer medications.


The silent struggle: GPs and the workers’ compensation system

The silent struggle: GPs and the workers’ compensation system

Passionate about supporting injured workers, we must address challenges faced by GPs interacting with work injury schemes, writes Dr Steven Kaye.


Bowel cancer screening rates ‘going in the wrong direction’

Bowel cancer screening rates ‘going in the wrong direction’

Despite being the nation’s second deadliest cancer, and early detection proving 99% successful for treatment, testing rates continue to fall.


In Practice: Medicare compliance for disability assessments

In Practice: Medicare compliance for disability assessments

The RACGP is reminding members how to properly conduct MBS health assessments for patients with disability following reports of non-compliance.


Dementia survey highlights lack of awareness

Dementia survey highlights lack of awareness

Australians generally know little about how to reduce risk, but there are ways to ‘bring cognition into the consulting room’.


Expanded PBS eligibility for heart failure and migraine medications

Expanded PBS eligibility for heart failure and migraine medications

More than 100,000 combined patients are expected to benefit from the changes, which will take effect from 1 November.


Brain health and risk reduction: The GP’s role

Brain health and risk reduction: The GP’s role

If dementia risk factors can be targeted in early and mid-life, GPs have an opportunity to make a real difference, writes Dr Steph Daly.


Raising dementia awareness through collaboration

Raising dementia awareness through collaboration

GPs need to be better equipped with risk reduction tools and to help support patients with dementia, writes Dr Marita Long.


Migraine and sarcoma medications added to PBS

Migraine and sarcoma medications added to PBS

Subsidised treatment options for people with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have also been expanded.


Almost all blood pressure medications reduce migraine: Study

Almost all blood pressure medications reduce migraine: Study

The drugs could be used much more widely as an inexpensive preventive measure, new research suggests.


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