Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance The new finding is a reminder for GPs to ‘constantly consider deprescribing’ to avoid doing more harm than good, says one expert.
Ozempic cleared for kidney disease treatment The TGA has approved semaglutide for reducing the risk of kidney function decline for adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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.