Novel blood test predicts kidney disease A blood test for detecting risk of developing diabetic kidney disease is now available in Australia, but a GP expert raises some concerns.
In Practice: RACGP Close the Gap Day event The theme, ‘Agency, Leadership, Reform’, highlights the role of leaders in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Aboriginal-led study sees 30% achieve diabetes remission A first-of-its-kind study in Australia has highlighted the importance of community-led initiatives in diabetes management.
‘Breakthrough’ blood test for endometriosis: Study A new and non-invasive way to test early for the often-debilitating condition has been developed by Australian researchers.
Arthritis rising among working-age patients: Study With diagnoses to jump by 31% in 15 years, experts say investment is needed before the disease impacts ‘productivity at a national level’.
Gabapentinoids may increase hip fractures: Study It found patients had 30% increased odds of suffering a hip fracture within two months of taking a gabapentinoid medication.
Arthritis eLearning platform launched GPs interested in the latest evidence-based care recommendations for arthritis can now access free self-paced learning modules.
First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launched The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.
In Practice: GP24 early bird registration extended Due to popular demand, the discounted registrations for the Perth conference have been extended to 7 October.
Government defers CDM Medicare item changes The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.