Teens turning away from vapes New research reveals a drop in vaping rates among Australian teens, and one expert says trust in GPs has played a role in the habit’s decline.
Vapes, gums or lozenges for smoking cessation? A clinical trial found vapes almost three times more effective than nicotine lozenges or gum, but one expert says GPs must take a ‘nuanced approach’ with supporting patients to quit.
Clarity on privacy in genetic testing Genetic testing is a ‘rapidly evolving area’ of medicine that GPs now have clearer guidance on, following a federal privacy update.
COVID-19 still biggest respiratory killer, GP expert warns Respiratory diseases are at peak circulation, with influenza and RSV taking centre stage, but a GP warns COVID-19 remains one of the biggest dangers.
New falls prevention guidelines released GPs are urged to conduct annual screens of older people’s risk of falls, following the first update to national guidelines in 16 years.
Tasmania to roll out new GP bulk-billing clinics Branded ‘TassieDoc’, Labor says its election promise will provide 100,000 extra bulk-billed GP appointments each year.
TGA boosts medical device safety GPs are encouraged to explore new safety measures, which the authority says will empower patients using medical devices.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program begins Australia’s first new screening program in 20 years has begun, with GPs at the coalface urged to prepare themselves for the initiative.
Barriers for patients and GPs to MS-2 Step Early medical abortion ‘belongs in primary care’, says a new study, but access and the GP gender pay gap must change to support that.
ADHD reform training details revealed A new $1.3 million ADHD GP Program will see an initial 65 WA GPs trained to diagnose and treat the condition from next year.