Fighting antibiotic resistance in residential aged care Residential aged care facilities are an important frontier in antibiotic stewardship, but they present their own particular challenges for GPs.
Centre of research excellence awarded for reducing antibiotic resistance in primary care Reducing antibiotic prescribing can be a difficult problem for general practice, but a new $2.5 million centre of research excellence will assist by providing evidence-based research and training for GPs.
An Australian quest for the new frontier of antibiotics newsGP marks National Science Week by speaking with pharmaceutical chemist Dr Ernest Lacey about finding new antibiotics within Australia’s unique microbiome.
Recorded penicillin allergy linked to increased risk of ‘superbug’ infections Researchers say more needs to be done to confirm or rule out the presence of true penicillin allergy to reduce the incidence of superbug infections.
Government must properly fund general practice to ensure Australians’ health: RACGP The RACGP has urged the Federal Government to be firm in its commitment to the health of all Australians by supporting three vital aspects of general practice in this week’s 2018–19 budget.
Taking steps to fight antimicrobial resistance in general practice The RACGP has proposed a number of activities designed to respond to the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance.
Managing parental expectations for children’s antibiotics Many Australian parents believe that children experiencing sore throats, coughs and colds need treatment with antibiotics, according to recent research.
Three key areas highlighted in the RACGP’s pre-budget submission The RACGP has developed its 2018–19 pre-budget submission, urging the Federal Government to extend its commitment to Australians’ health by supporting three vital aspects of general practice.
Facing harsh truths: Antibiotics in modern general practice To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, prominent GP Dr Evan Ackermann writes for newsGP about the realities of antimicrobial resistance.
GPs vital in educating patients about antibiotic resistance It is time GPs are considered a key part of the solution – rather than a driver – in the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, RACGP President Dr Bastian Seidel told newsGP.