R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out It is more important than ever to check in with family and friends this year. Lifting the mental burden can start with a simple question.
‘You didn’t agree to put your life on the line’ As healthcare workers face immense stress during the pandemic, there are concerns over the psychosocial impacts and long-term consequences.
Ultrasound could diagnose endometriosis earlier and avert surgery A literature review on transvaginal ultrasound has found it to be a valuable and accurate diagnostic tool for deep-infiltrating endometriosis.
More than eight-in-10 symptomatic people not getting tested A Monash University survey has found while compliance with COVID-safe behaviours is high, messaging around testing is still not getting through.
Parliamentary inquiry calls for telehealth extension A Senate Select Committee has agreed with the RACGP’s recommendation for telehealth to become a permanent feature of the healthcare system.
Data shows concerning drop in women’s health checks To help raise awareness about important health checks, the RACGP has partnered with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Week.
‘Important’ study shows gout medication can halt coronary disease progression The major clinical trial found use of low dose colchicine reduces heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery by 30%.
No rise in suicide but GPs reminded to be on alert Newly released data show the number of suicide deaths has not increased as predicted. But experts warn it is still early days.
Significant update on asthma management Australian Asthma Handbook V2.1 focuses on avoiding the underuse of preventer medications and the over-reliance on reliever medications.
Women’s access to emergency contraception ‘critical’ With demand expected to rise as the pandemic continues, GPs can help to inform patients of their options – and dispel common myths.