Improving menopause diagnosis experiences Once taboo, menopause is now at the centre of several guides and toolkits, and experts are calling on GPs to read up on best practice treatment.
Asthma breakthrough could prevent disease development New research is paving the way for an ‘exciting’ asthma treatment after scientists isolated a molecule crucial to long-term protection.
Healthed data breach exposes personal details The RACGP says the incident highlights the importance of cybersecurity, while the educator confirmed it has ‘taken steps’ and notified those impacted.
Tailored contraceptive advice key for CALD patients: Study Offering highly targeted and easy-to-understand education is crucial to empowering women to make informed decisions, one GP researcher found.
Updated gun laws will place ‘unrealistic burdens’ on GPs WA gun regulations place the onus on GPs to conduct health assessments. Is this too much pressure? And who’s responsible if things go wrong?
Call to ‘amplify Indigenous voices in medicine’ this NAIDOC Week Growing up in the Torres Strait gave Dr Joanne Kaczmarek a unique insight into healthcare, now she is calling on GPs to challenge their biases.
GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.
Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.
Mounting evidence for sugar tax success Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.
Fight ramps up to formalise GPs’ disaster response role The RACGP say GPs should be integrated into emergency response plans, after doctors were turned away from evacuation centres due to poor planning.