Study exposes cost barriers to contraception Research has laid bare the cost barriers of contraception, finding thousands of women want to use LARC but cannot afford it.
More support needed to close mental health mortality gap Lifestyle changes are key to improving the lives of people with mental illness, new research says, but GPs must be funded to help.
Online contraception fictions outweigh facts: Study A study is raising concerns about birth control advice being spread on TikTok, and the increased risk of unplanned pregnancy.
A new script against loneliness With more than two in five young Australians feeling lonely, social prescribing is one way GPs can help, says an RACGP expert.
ATAGI advice on RSV vaccine The update offers clarity to GPs on the use of RSV vaccines, how to avoid errors, and steps to take in the event of incorrect use.
More support needed for GPs in HPV screening: Study GPs strongly support HPV self-collection, but many are hampered by knowledge gaps on extended genotyping, according to a new survey.
Colonoscopy wait times stretched People are at risk of cancer ‘they could have otherwise survived’ with recommended wait times blowing out, warns one RACGP expert.
Vasomotor symptoms key to perimenopause diagnosis A landmark study argues severe hot flushes and night sweats should be considered ahead of changes in menstrual cycle length.
TGA investigates spike in Vyvanse adverse event reports More than 300 reports have been made this year, but one ADHD expert worries the coverage is ‘undermining confidence’ in the drug.
RACGP Mount Isa visit spruiks remote GP work Travelling 1800 kilometres west of Brisbane, college leaders discussed remote general practice and incentives for registrars to go bush.