Metformin relieves knee osteoarthritis pain: Study The common medication was found to reduce pain in those with knee osteoarthritis, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements.
Calls for expanded genetic testing funding While the MBS item covering three conditions is welcome, experts say greater funding would boost access for more conditions and counselling.
Live from GP24: Understanding inflammatory bowel disease Recorded live at GP24 in Perth, host Dr Tim Koh talks with Dr Luca Crostella, an experienced gastroenterologist, about the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease.
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’.
Arthritis eLearning platform launched GPs interested in the latest evidence-based care recommendations for arthritis can now access free self-paced learning modules.
GPs being left out of patients’ IBD treatment GPs are being kept in the dark about their patients with IBD, with an audit finding communication with other specialists and hospitals is lacking.
Infant spinal manipulation ban reinstated The Chiropractic Board of Australia has bowed to concerns raised by medical bodies following a request from health ministers.
Baby spinal manipulation sees Minister request ‘urgent explanation’ Mark Butler will write to the Chiropractic Board after it quietly re-introduced the practice last November following a four-year ban.
Juvenile arthritis program aims to reduce delayed diagnoses Advocates have welcomed the $800,000 initiative, but warned a lack of specialist access means GPs have a major role to play.
In Practice: Wound awareness Hard-to-heal wounds cost Australia $6.6 billion each year, but medical professionals can reaffirm best practice via a series of free webinars.