GPs’ central role in Wegovy’s PBS recommendation How a small, dedicated team of GPs advocated for patients to have affordable access to ‘lifechanging’ obesity treatment.
When is deprescribing psychotropic medications appropriate? Global experts have considered when clinicians should prescribe and renew medication – urging the need for recognition of treatment endpoints.
TGA tells GPs to ‘take action now’ on vitamin B6 toxicity Amid a vitamin B6 crackdown, the TGA is warning of a paradox where common symptoms of toxicity are similar to those of B6 deficiency.
Flu deaths reach 25-year high More than 1700 deaths were recorded in 2025, the most since 2001, serving as a reminder for ‘GPs to do their part’.
Fasting reduces Crohn’s disease symptoms by 40%: Study While new research shows significant improvements in discomfort, its application to ‘real life’ remains unproven, says a GP expert.
Experts welcome upward trend of cervical self-collection By the end of 2023, self-collected HPV samples accounted for 27% of all tests, demonstrating a ‘valuable tool’ to increase uptake.
Free RSV vaccines for WA aged care residents An estimated 15,000 people are expected to get a subsidised Arexvy vaccine – a reform long advocated for by the RACGP.
Study finds MHT not linked to increased risk of death It tracked 900,000 women for 14 years, but experts urge nuance when interpreting its results, saying key factors were not considered.
‘Supportive, empathetic conversations’ key to easing vaccine hesitancy As confidence in kids’ vaccinations declines, experts have outlined strategies for GPs to rebuild trust with concerned parents.
New psoriasis treatment added to PBS Wynzora, used for chronic stable plaque-type psoriasis vulgaris, is now listed – a change expected to benefit 141,000 patients.