New link between the gut and hypertension revealed Research has found exactly how low dietary fibre causes a leaky gut, allowing microbes to pass into the body and increase inflammation.
Intense and rewarding: Being a GP at a mass event From trench foot, to rashes, and dehydration, Dr Manisha Fernando shares her experience as a GP caring for 10,000 people.
RACGP fronts Parliament to spruik payroll tax abolishment GPs used a Queensland inquiry into the tax to call for a nationwide scrapping, saying it is still causing significant anxiety in other states.
TGA updates montelukast safety information Extra information is being added to all products to highlight the existing warnings, as a ‘reminder to watch out’ for side effects.
Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to new areas With the virus detected in NSW and Victoria and the season’s first human case, GPs should be prepared for patients asking about protection.
Should Australia be worried about HMPV? As cases of human metapneumovirus surge overseas, what do Australian GPs need to know when concerned patients walk through their door?
New long COVID deep dive A podcast series has revealed new research findings, treatment options, and practical tips for GPs to introduce into their consultations.
Increase in patients turning to AI for therapy As patients face barriers to mental health care, many are turning to ChatGPT for help, but experts say it brings a risk of devastating mistakes.
Study compares Mounjaro to Wegovy for weight loss A new clinical trial, sponsored by the manufacturer, found Mounjaro led to greater weight loss, but GPs warn of its ‘risks of biases’.
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to kidney failure prevention: Study It found the diabetes and weight-loss drugs can reduce deterioration regardless of diabetes status, but supply remains an issue.