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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: EOIs open for research grants  ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/90bd4129-f6e2-46a9-89e8-9b787a29e9fd/In-Practice-EOIs-open-for-research-grants.aspx'><p>The RACGP&nbsp;is calling for applications for&nbsp;projects that support high‑quality, evidence‑based improvements in GP training.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:19:14 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Milestone GP usage for eating disorder care tool]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/42bd99b0-13ec-42f8-bd21-dfcacfb22d18/Milestone-GP-usage-for-eating-disorder-care-tool.aspx'><p>Aiming to streamline care and support a multidisciplinary model, the tool&nbsp;is&nbsp;now&nbsp;used by 9% of&nbsp;the GP workforce.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:12:23 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[TGA poised to move on herbal cold and flu ingredient ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/0ea6fa45-6d04-4eab-aae9-476078a55520/TGA-poised-to-move-on-herbal-cold-and-flu-ingredient.aspx'><p>An RACGP expert has welcomed a TGA&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;to remove&nbsp;Andrographis&nbsp;as a&nbsp;permitted ingredient in listed medicines.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:27 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/tga-poised-to-move-on-herbal-cold-and-flu-ingredie?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Common antidepressant reduces methamphetamine use: Study ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/5778f0d4-2ef9-4db0-a232-bcfeeae46493/Common-antidepressant-reduces-methamphetamine-use-Study.aspx'><p>Research revealed adults who took mirtazapine were more likely to reduce&nbsp;their&nbsp;use&nbsp;of the&nbsp;illicit&nbsp;drug.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:52:56 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Deadly UK Men B outbreak sparks call for free vaccine ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/c19a1f0a-4e0d-48ef-9293-4aece147c663/Deadly-UK-Men-B-outbreak-sparks-call-for-free-vaccine.aspx'><p>The international outbreak&nbsp;has prompted calls for&nbsp;free vaccines&nbsp;to be available for Victorian kids.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:37:17 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/deadly-uk-men-b-outbreak-sparks-call-for-free-vacc?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Have your say on the Health of the Nation ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/4202cbf6-84bd-461f-af06-6cbce3c213f5/Have-your-say-on-the-Health-of-the-Nation.aspx'><p>The RACGP&rsquo;s annual survey has become &lsquo;critical&rsquo; to helping GPs, and the college, shape the future of general practice.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:35:49 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[New clinical guideline for youth acute mental health]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/1912c424-984b-43fe-a14c-f06a1089013c/New-clinical-guideline-for-youth-acute-mental-health.aspx'><p>The Australia-first guideline offers GPs practical advice, covering risk assessments, follow-up care, and evidence-based treatments.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:29:54 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/new-clinical-guideline-for-youth-acute-mental-heal?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Long-term immunity gains from seasonal flu shots ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/19fe1920-d092-4e9c-a7b3-7cdfc28c74ae/Long-term-immunity-gains-from-seasonal-flu-shots.aspx'><p>A new&nbsp;study&nbsp;has&nbsp;found&nbsp;historic vaccines&nbsp;can&nbsp;generate broad immune responses against future influenza strains.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/long-term-immunity-gains-from-seasonal-flu-shots?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[NT GPs consulted amid pharmacy prescribing expansion]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/451f18d5-6590-4049-9aee-b074cf46e402/NT-GPs-consulted-amid-pharmacy-prescribing-expansion.aspx'><p>The RACGP says the creation of an expert advisory group must inform a &lsquo;considered, evidence-based approach&rsquo; to the scope expansion.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:24:31 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Warnings follow new NHS referral rule reducing GPs’ autonomy]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/9fec7a4b-f3a8-428b-a2eb-5d2c7e0d1360/Warnings-follow-new-NHS-referral-rule-reducing-GPs-autonomy.aspx'><p>The RACGP warns Australia must learn from the change, which forces UK GPs to seek advice before referring to hospital specialists.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:26:53 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Nasal spray flu vaccine expansion continues]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/db3c558f-5e4d-49e2-86cc-05da9236c001/Nasal-spray-flu-vaccine-expansion-continues.aspx'><p>Amid a widening rollout of the needle-free vaccine, GPs already administering the treatment say it&rsquo;s been a &lsquo;really exciting&rsquo; and practical change to everyday practice.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:16:33 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[The rewarding life of a rural GP]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/b30a280d-db48-4cf3-a665-fb67cd665303/The-rewarding-life-of-a-rural-GP.aspx'><p>One GP couple has shared insights into their life and experiences as rural doctors &ndash; working in all corners of Western Australia.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:30:52 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Medical injection pen recycling trial launches]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/3f7aa51f-df06-4836-b5d7-cb20df4f9432/Medical-injection-pen-recycling-trial-launches.aspx'><p>It will allow patients to drop their used pens at pharmacies in a bid to reduce millions of products being dumped into landfill.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:22:06 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/medical-injection-pen-recycling-trial-launches?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Health Minister backs MPs’ letters pressuring practices to bulk bill]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/2904330f-048c-45b0-b396-7df638089e01/Health-Minister-backs-MPs-letters-pressuring-practices-to-bulk-bill.aspx'><p>&lsquo;Of course local MPs are speaking to doctors in their communities,&rsquo; says Mark Butler, but it is a move labelled &lsquo;political theatre&rsquo; by one GP.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[GPs’ role widened following gynaecologist allegations]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/ede5a842-bb43-4c41-acd4-05e9dd4aa795/GPs-role-widened-following-gynaecologist-allegations.aspx'><p>GPs can expect questions from patients following the launch of a new support package, amid allegations against Dr Simon Gordon.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:08:33 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[PBAC weighs up expansion of meningococcal B vaccine]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/d31af0e2-c7ad-4e73-a1d2-5a487906602f/PBAC-weighs-up-expansion-of-meningococcal-B-vaccine.aspx'><p>The influential committee is considering expanding Bexsero on the National Immunisation Program.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:52:59 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Medical Costs overhaul creates ‘substantial uncertainty’ for GPs]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/0286afba-b0d4-4a6b-a528-2c0846e52d89/Medical-Costs-overhaul-creates-substantial-uncertainty-for-GPs.aspx'><p>The RACGP says a plan to publish individual GP fees could create misleading comparisons, influence billing behaviour, and impact practice sustainability.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: RACGP flu vaccination campaign]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/0f79dc28-a1e9-482b-b68b-511270b22c73/In-Practice-RACGP-flu-vaccination-campaign.aspx'><p>Reinforcing the central role of general practice in vaccine uptake, it includes resources for MPs to share in local communities.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:19:37 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Wegovy approved to treat severe fatty liver disease]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/1d294443-ff73-48c9-ba85-84ebde190ee0/Wegovy-approved-to-treat-severe-fatty-liver-disease.aspx'><p>Experts say the TGA&rsquo;s provisional approval of the new indication could help slow disease progression, alongside other early intervention strategies.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:44:48 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/wegovy-approved-to-treat-severe-fatty-liver-diseas?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[What impact will new Medicare telehealth therapy have?]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/690c242c-80ed-4986-bfc5-0a4428e0edd1/What-impact-will-new-Medicare-telehealth-therapy-have.aspx'><p>Patients can access the free Government telehealth service with no GP referral &ndash; but there are queries about how it will work.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
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