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.
WA further expands pharmacy prescribing The state’s pharmacists will soon treat ear infections, acne and asthma, but the RACGP warns this could threaten patient safety.
‘There was nothing before this’: New IBD guidelines revealed A GP expert has welcomed the international consensus on dietary management of IBD, saying it provides practical recommendations and advice.
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.