New water guidelines for PFAS: What GPs need to know Concerned patients have been urged to contact GPs with questions, after the NHMRC called for a crackdown on chemicals allowed in drinking water.
Bowel cancer screening changes launch Patients aged 45 and above are now able to receive a free kit in a bid to boost plummeting screening rates and increase early diagnoses.
Age lowered for bowel cancer screening From the age of 45, eligible Australians will soon be able to screen with the national program as part of this year’s Federal Budget package.
Age drop for bowel cancer screening endorsed The NHMRC has approved guidelines to widen the age of bowel cancer screening, although the Federal Government is yet to sign off the change.
Dean appointment helps define the future of general practice As the University of Melbourne’s first female Dean, Professor Jane Gunn has a vision to further connect academic research with general practice.
How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.
Healthcare partnerships form new research initiatives GPs are among the recipients of the latest round of NHMRC research grants designed to build on advances in healthcare policy and practice.
GPs receive millions to further general practice Professor Jon Emery and Associate Professor Jason Ong speak to newsGP about their respective research.
New Australian alcohol guidelines released New Federal Government draft guidelines recommend having no more than four standard drinks on any one day, and no more than 10 in a week.
Research aims to improve ‘neglected’ problems in healthcare A recent NHMRC grant awarded to Professor Paul Glasziou will allow advances in the research of four key healthcare areas.