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Australia caught napping on sleep policy

Australia caught napping on sleep policy

Sleep must be made ‘a national health priority’, says a new statement, recommending improved training for health professionals.


‘Alarming’: Study reveals kids’ chronic disease impact

‘Alarming’: Study reveals kids’ chronic disease impact

Research found 46% of Australian adolescents live with a chronic disease or developmental condition. What can GPs do to create change?


Experts to explore ‘vital’ role of sleep for wellbeing

Experts to explore ‘vital’ role of sleep for wellbeing

GPs can join a CPD-approved webinar examining the latest sleep health advances, to ensure patients’ sleep is ‘on their agenda’.


In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations

In Practice: EOIs for Practice Owners Conference presentations

Expressions of interest are now open to present at the RACGP’s annual conference for current and aspiring practice owners.


‘Life-changing’ eczema drug to stay on PBS

‘Life-changing’ eczema drug to stay on PBS

Dupixent was at high risk of coming off the PBS as soon as this month due to high demand, but negotiations have secured its continued listing.


‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing

‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing

The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.


Research supports use of CPAP alternative

Research supports use of CPAP alternative

People with OSA who used a mandibular advancement device saw similar blood pressure drops to those on first-line treatment, a new has study found.


Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care

Approaching pre-school sleep challenges in primary care

As a GP, one of the service gaps Dr Tim Jones encounters is in toddler and pre-school sleep support. He has advice for others working in this space.


Small study suggests nasal spray could help sleep apnoea

Small study suggests nasal spray could help sleep apnoea

While still in its infancy, a shift away from ‘burdensome’ CPAP machines would likely improve treatment access and adherence.


New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep

New GP resource aims to help asthma patients’ sleep

The document advises doctors not to ‘accept nocturnal asthma symptoms as normal’, offering instruction for treating sleep disturbances.


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