Aspirin linked to better survival rates for bladder and breast cancer The tide has turned against aspirin for cancer prevention – but new research suggests there may still be a role after diagnosis.
New wave of GP-researchers set to tackle vital questions From depression to family violence to COVID-19 – these GPs in training are ready to research for the profession.
Experts question study linking long COVID to deaths But emerging data suggests GPs need to follow up any of their patients who have had even milder, non-hospitalised forms of the disease.
COVID vaccine restrictions possible following elderly deaths in Norway But experts have called for calm, as the connection between the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine and mortality in frail older people remains unclear.
Boosting GP stewardship through block funding The MBS is set for a shake-up, with the Review Taskforce recommending more use of block or blended payment models rather than fee-for-service funding.
July–September 2020: The pandemic winter and spring With harsh lockdowns and massive spikes in coronavirus cases, millions of Australians were experiencing especially difficult times – while the RACGP experienced its own terrible loss.
Autoantibody COVID link ‘potentially game-changing’ The body’s own response to coronavirus may cause severe cases of COVID and lingering damage to the heart, lungs, brain and other organs.
Severe COVID much more common in males, research shows Men are almost three times more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and enter intensive care, according to a new meta-analysis.
How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.
What GPs should watch out for when ePrescribing GPs have called for careful uptake of electronic prescriptions due to privacy concerns and the complexities for patients with multiple medications.