Which baby sleep interventions are most effective? With many parents now using behavioural sleep interventions, a new study examines which of the most common work best and cause the least harm.
New year brings cheaper medicines The maximum cost of subsidised prescriptions has been cut for the first time since the PBS was introduced 75 years ago.
Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health achievements The outstanding contribution made to this community by GPs, GPs in training and medical students has been recognised by the RACGP.
Codeine use down by 37% since up-scheduling Use of the drug has dropped substantially across all jurisdictions, a new wastewater-based epidemiology report suggests.
Convocation items finalised Members have decided on the top three priority items they want incorporated into the college’s 2023 operating plan.
Results for 2022’s final Fellowship exam The RACGP has released its report outlining how candidates performed in the 2022.2 Clinical Competency Exam.
Study weighs up impact of different drug dosages for men and women New research that has found women are not just ‘smaller versions of men’ could help to reduce adverse reactions to medication.
New council ‘a great start’ to improve female healthcare outcomes The National Women’s Health Advisory Council is expected to provide tailored care and address gender inequalities.
RACGP Foundation rewards outstanding research Preventive care in the elderly, paediatric care, climate change and rural workforce: the broad focus areas of this year’s winning projects.
Best practice support for smoking cessation care A new toolkit to support GPs providing smoking cessation advice also acts as a ‘supplement’ to RACGP guidelines.