Teens wait average of 100 days for mental health care: Study The Australian study found these lengthy wait times are exacerbating distress, but GPs say they are ‘hamstrung in providing care’.
‘Stopping antidepressants or not?’ New research says collaborative primary care planning between GPs and patients is key to decisions around prescribing and cessation.
Novel blood test predicts kidney disease A blood test for detecting risk of developing diabetic kidney disease is now available in Australia, but a GP expert raises some concerns.
Blood test boosts colorectal cancer chemotherapy precision: Study New Australian research has found blood tests can allow for more precision in determining treatment pathways for colon cancer.
Opioid agonist treatment prevents hundreds of suicides: Study Australian research predicts the treatment has prevented around 300 suicide deaths among NSW patients with opioid use disorder.
International calls for migraine management overhaul A proposed new framework outlines a path to raise the standard of care and includes broader access to newer medications.
Melioidosis fatalities increase An outbreak of the disease has already claimed several lives in flood-ravaged North Queensland, with GPs urged to remain vigilant.
Study reveals mental health toll of workplace injury It found an injury done at work may be worse for mental health than an injury sustained elsewhere, with GPs to take a ‘holistic approach’.
Pregnancy status soon mandated for AIR reporting From 1 March, new laws mean vaccination providers must record a patient’s pregnancy details at the time of their vaccine administration.
New cervical screening guidelines broaden self-collect options The incoming guidelines bring simplification ‘without compromising quality and safety’ and increase the role of self-collection.