Irritable bowel syndrome: Not the clinical burden it used to be A traditionally difficult condition, irritable bowel syndrome has become easier to diagnose and manage in general practice.
Managing anxiety and depression in older patients Issues of depression and anxiety are often overlooked in older patients, but these conditions can be just as important to monitor as physical health.
Identifying eating disorders in general practice While GPs are crucial in identifying eating disorders, patients experiencing these conditions do not always present in an obvious way.
Sugar, tobacco and pricing signals: A taxing argument Public health advocates argue that Australia’s efforts to reduce sugar consumption may benefit from the same type of tax strategies used against tobacco.
Examining the role of prescription opioids for chronic non-cancer pain With codeine up-scheduling coming from 1 February, many in the medical profession are debating the question of whether opioids should ever be used in the management of chronic non-cancer pain.
Australian Chief Medical Officer confirms strong basis for codeine up-scheduling Codeine is no better for pain relief than other over-the-counter medications, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy said.
Function better than #fitspo for promoting women’s exercise A new study from Flinders University has found that viewing images of ‘aspirational’ bodies can actually have a negative effect on women’s fitness.
An Australian GP in Papua New Guinea: Part 2 In the second of a two-part profile, newsGP looks at Australian GP Dr David Mills and the challenges he faced when establishing vital primary healthcare services and training in Papua New Guinea.
The sugar debate: To tax or not to tax The argument over a tax on sugary drinks continues, despite the Federal Government’s refusal to implement one.
Boost in federal funding for youth mental health The Federal Government will provide $100 million in funding to help Australian schools and communities assist young people experiencing challenges with mental health.