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  <title><![CDATA[‘Milestone’ Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test gets green light]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/78ef602c-2b6c-4502-811d-e42ccfc0ae12/Milestone-Alzheimer-s-diagnosis-blood-test-gets-green-light.aspx'><p>GPs could one day be offering patients the &lsquo;holy grail&rsquo; test, which could detect the disease&rsquo;s biomarkers up to two decades before symptoms appear.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[From health checks to health policy: GPs head to Parliament]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/917454c1-23b6-4c4b-9ba6-648e32de793a/From-health-checks-to-health-policy-GPs-head-to-Parliament.aspx'><p>Victorian GPs turned Parliament into a pop-up clinic, delivering check-ups for MPs while urging reform ahead of the State Election.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/from-health-checks-to-health-policy-gps-make-their?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Lessons from a chronic pain digital health trial]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/c9fe5bc3-f842-40ac-808b-dccaa5cfbfb2/Lessons-from-a-chronic-pain-digital-health-trial.aspx'><p>The pilot explored whether an app could help people with chronic pain track symptoms, test interventions and share insights.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:20:18 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/lessons-from-a-chronic-pain-digital-health-trial?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Joint call for temporary lift to 30/20 telehealth rule]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/63562bde-e9fd-4027-ab98-42fcf3665e19/Joint-call-for-temporary-lift-to-30-20-telehealth-rule.aspx'><p>It must expand to 30/50 during a Level 3 fuel security event, allowing GPs to provide care without triggering reviews, say the RACGP and AMA.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:16:38 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/joint-call-for-temporary-lift-to-30-20-telehealth?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Call to treat pain as a 'national health priority’]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/129770c3-37da-4fdb-b6b3-1cc0b6772698/Call-to-treat-pain-as-a-national-health-priority.aspx'><p>New evidence suggests chronic pain is a &lsquo;hidden health crisis&rsquo; with a profound impact on patient and community wellbeing.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/call-to-treat-pain-as-a-national-health-priority?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Pregnancy loss report calls for better general practice data]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/51fbdef8-e859-43e0-817f-b2f8df646ced/Pregnancy-loss-report-calls-for-better-general-practice-data.aspx'><p>The study highlights a need for comprehensive national data that captures the experience of women presenting in primary care.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:03:36 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/pregnancy-loss-report-calls-for-better-general-pra?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[In Practice: Medical registration renewal]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/8ca92ac0-e915-445a-8600-6b12693d8314/In-Practice-Medical-registration-renewal.aspx'><p>With registrations open from next week until 30 September, Australia&rsquo;s health regulator is recommending GPs register early.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:54:48 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/in-practice-medical-registration-renewal?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Medicines-sharing plan has ‘strong potential’: RACGP]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/d6eee9e3-7911-494c-9179-2d2d5f31c3ec/Medicines-sharing-plan-has-strong-potential-RACGP.aspx'><p>A proposal to share the information by default to My Health Record could &lsquo;significantly&rsquo; improve patient safety, the college says.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/medicines-sharing-plan-has-strong-potential-racgp?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[GPs urged to review asthma prescribing amid Ventolin nebule shortage]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/4b271e79-9c19-46fc-ab54-05054a183d32/GPs-urged-to-review-asthma-prescribing-amid-Ventolin-nebule-shortage.aspx'><p>With some shortages expected to last throughout 2026, how should GPs respond? Experts say it&rsquo;s an opportunity to transition patients.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:51:31 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/gps-urged-to-review-asthma-prescribing-amid-ventol?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Insomnia management pathways in rural general practice]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/e08a7e98-060f-4d8d-9e56-b0e23d84174a/Insomnia-management-pathways-in-rural-general-practice.aspx'><p>A new study is testing online treatment for a common and debilitating condition, aiming to improve health outcomes and access equity.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:21:45 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-opinion/insomnia-management-pathways-in-rural-general-prac?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP Townsville hub boosts GP training and healthcare]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/a67001f2-c3fa-4809-af0b-d645bdde8b8b/RACGP-Townsville-hub-boosts-GP-training-and-healthcare.aspx'><p>The new office shows a &lsquo;clear commitment&rsquo; to the North and Far North Queensland communities, says the college&rsquo;s Rural Chair.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:14:41 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[PBAC considers PBS access to triptorelin for women’s health]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/1082635f-8e4d-48de-b23b-5ada45fcef0e/PBAC-considers-PBS-access-to-triptorelin-for-women-s-health.aspx'><p>A special meeting will assess the listing amid strong&nbsp;clinician advocacy &ndash; it comes just weeks after Zoladex access changes were revealed.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:52:30 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/pbac-considers-pbs-access-to-triptorelin-for-women?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP warns against ‘Robodebt style’ automated decision-making ]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/21519c0c-14b6-49aa-96b2-92c9a5aa0f0c/RACGP-warns-against-Robodebt-style-automated-decision-making.aspx'><p>The college raises concerns around a potential lack of human oversight and review mechanisms for practice payment processes in reaction to new health legislation.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:54:13 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/racgp-warns-against-robodebt-style-automated-decis?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Off-label prescribing guidance in pipeline, Medical Board says]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/8aab5234-b55b-45ba-ab82-868b88883dac/Off-label-prescribing-guidance-in-pipeline-Medical-Board-says.aspx'><p>It follows a &lsquo;massive uptick&rsquo; in unapproved peptide use that has concerned health regulators.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:43:57 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/off-label-prescribing-guidance-in-pipeline-medical?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Personalised COPD dispensing reports sent out]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/5188b2bf-f4d3-4c6e-b808-d271a9111445/Personalised-COPD-dispensing-reports-sent-out.aspx'><p>GPs have been asked to review their PBS dispensing patterns, as data suggests a gap between practice and clinical guidelines.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:34:22 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/personalised-copd-dispensing-reports-sent-out?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[PBAC to assess tougher GLP-1 prescribing restrictions]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/7794137e-3e5c-4692-8f51-4cf6f8ccbfac/PBAC-to-assess-tougher-GLP-1-prescribing-restrictions.aspx'><p>As PBS prescriptions surge, it will review whether the 2024 authority change has been effective in limiting GLP-1 use to its recommended population.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:08:10 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/pbac-to-assess-tougher-glp-1-prescribing-restricti?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[PM won’t back commitment to VAD telehealth]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/c5156cd1-06fe-4cfb-a771-dfe9feb2fe22/PM-won-t-back-commitment-to-VAD-telehealth.aspx'><p>He says&nbsp;face-to-face&nbsp;consultations should remain, but one rural GP says the lack of telehealth options can &lsquo;act as a barrier&rsquo;.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:55:33 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/pm-won-t-back-commitment-to-vad-telehealth?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[Social media driving 44% of AHPRA racism and discrimination complaints]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/4209a076-919a-473f-8293-0107dc3664ed/Social-media-driving-44-of-AHPRA-racism-and-discrimination-complaints.aspx'><p>A review of 477 notifications prompted the watchdog to update its social media guidance for GPs and clarify its regulatory approach.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/social-media-conduct-driving-44-of-ahpra-racism-no?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[PMOS linked to four-fold heart disease risk rise]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/6a550e1d-f5b9-4b8b-800b-1f9198890758/PMOS-linked-to-four-fold-heart-disease-risk-rise.aspx'><p>Experts say it&rsquo;s a crucial reminder for GPs to identify the condition as early as possible and not a &lsquo;set and forget&rsquo; approach.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/pmos-linked-to-four-fold-heart-disease-risk-rise?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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  <title><![CDATA[RACGP President candidates revealed]]></title>
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    <![CDATA[<img src='https://www1.racgp.org.au/getattachment/190cf902-6399-436e-86d4-dc26065595f5/RACGP-President-candidates-revealed.aspx'><p>Who will lead the college for the next two years? Three GPs from across Australia are vying for the top job ahead of voting opening next month.</p>  ]]> 
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:34:21 GMT</pubDate>
  <link><![CDATA[https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/racgp/racgp-president-candidates-revealed-1?feed=RACGPnewsGPArticles]]></link>
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