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Early ASD diagnosis may fade by school age: Study

Early ASD diagnosis may fade by school age: Study

But this does not mean people should be cautious about early diagnosis, a GP with a special interest in children’s health has said.


‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas

‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas

Recent rule changes have exacerbated pressure on remote general practice, underlining the need for urgent reform, according to RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.


Balance test shows risk of death: Study

Balance test shows risk of death: Study

The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid-to-later life has been linked to a near doubling in mortality risk within the next decade.


Significant measures to keep health professionals on the coronavirus frontline

Significant measures to keep health professionals on the coronavirus frontline

A new pandemic sub-register will allow 40,000 experienced and qualified practitioners to return to work, while Victoria has expanded testing criteria for healthcare workers.


Workforce Incentive Program: What will the new year bring?

Workforce Incentive Program: What will the new year bring?

newsGP summarises the changes to government workforce incentives coming into effect in 2020.


Antibiotics for sore throats overprescribed: Study

Antibiotics for sore throats overprescribed: Study

Busy GPs could benefit from more support when attempting to reduce the use of antibiotics.


Researcher calls for rethink of diagnostic criteria for anorexia

Researcher calls for rethink of diagnostic criteria for anorexia

One third of adolescents hospitalised with life-threatening anorexia nervosa are not underweight.


Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas

Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas

The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.


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