Push for improved dementia education for GPs One expert wants to boost ‘baseline knowledge’ of early detection, interventions and post-diagnostic care of the condition.
Latest GP guidance for breast cancer prevention AJGP shifts the focus from early screening to include prevention, from lifestyle modification to risk-reducing medications.
Academic post explores ‘unique position’ of general practice and AI With applications opening soon, one past participant hopes his project will inform evolving policies on the impact of AI on patient care.
GP podcast brought to life with in-person health training A former RACGP National GP of the Year and his GP sister are bringing bespoke health education to rural South Australia.
Excess fat and sugar can harm brain function: Study GPs have even more reason to warn patients of the risks of diets high in fat and sugar, with world-first research showing impacts beyond the physical.
Treating hypertension lowers risk of dementia: Study New research suggests proven hypertension interventions could help reduce the incidence and impact of dementia.
New research highlights rural diabetes gaps It found rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with diabetes face greater health risks, urging action on equitable care.
In Practice: EOIs for education research grants The Education Research Grant program supports research to strengthen the future of medical education and general practice training.
Drug summit report reveals points for reform Building a better trained workforce is among its recommendations, with GPs calling for recognition of their ‘life-saving role’.
‘I love my job, but it’s time to go’ Professor Louise Stone is calling on GPs to share their stories as part of an investigation into why female GPs leave clinical general practice.