Steep rise in health burden of osteoarthritis Greater life expectancy, increasing obesity and expanding populations are all factors in the increase, a new study suggests.
Novavax given limited approval as booster New ATAGI advice permits Novavax for third dose and encourages those who had AstraZeneca as primary course to take mRNA booster.
Call for more support for GPs to address mental health crisis Demand for mental health services is soaring but capacity to help is lagging. Can GPs bridge the gap?
Untold damage as ‘biblical’ floods hit general practice With parts of northern NSW and south-east Queensland experiencing extreme floods, the impact on GPs is likely to be profound and long-lasting.
How many people were ‘waiting for Novavax’? The approval of Novavax was long-awaited. Now its rollout is under way, newsGP assesses what response GPs are seeing on the ground.
Opioid deaths show importance of prescription monitoring: Coroner In two reports, a Tasmanian coroner said prescribers should be signed up to real time prescription monitoring and check current authorities.
‘The war on drugs doesn’t work’: New bill shines light on old laws Legislation before the Victorian Parliament proposes decriminalising drug use. It may not pass but advocates for evidence-based health hope it has an impact.
Concern over ‘devastating’ alcohol tax cut possibility An open letter has been sent to the Treasurer following reports the Federal Government is weighing up a reduction in beer excise duty.
Ivermectin ‘does not prevent severe COVID-19’: Study The drug’s use on mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients does not stop disease progression, a newly published clinical trial suggests.
New interactive patient guide for managing COVID at home The online tool expands on existing RACGP advice, giving low-risk patients a clear and accessible framework to manage their own recovery.