Is there hidden trauma behind strict drug laws? Dr Hester Wilson raises concerns over the ‘drugs are bad’ mentality, when there is a proven harm-minimisation approach.
Top experts call for major new coalition on non-medical pandemic research The best successes against the ever-growing coronavirus pandemic have so far not come from drugs or vaccines, but from behavioural and social techniques.
Melbourne to get second safe-injecting room The news follows a review of the city’s first facility, though questions remain as to the choice of a site near the busy Queen Victoria Market.
Remdesivir and COVID-19: What GPs need to know It has become the first therapy for COVID-19 to receive FDA approval for emergency use – but evidence of its effectiveness remains mixed.
GPs ‘very useful part’ of support network for postnatal depression In the fourth of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently added intervention.
Take-home naloxone ‘saves lives’ Currently in a pilot phase across three states, naloxone would be more effective if further patient education was provided, one expert says.
Stepped-care approach for infant reflux In the third of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently added intervention.
Remaining active best outcome for low back pain In the second of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently updated intervention.
Using probiotics to reduce risk of diarrhoea when taking antibiotics In the first of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently added intervention.
Updated resource for non-drug interventions The HANDI site remains a valuable resource for evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions for common conditions in general practice.