Study links frailty risk with obesity Routine assessment of BMI is a fundamental part of reducing the risk of frailty in older age, according to both new research and a local expert.
Chance of early flu season in 2023 With the pandemic causing unpredictable changes in influenza patterns, the Northern Hemisphere may provide insight on the months ahead.
Does vaccination reduce long COVID risk? Research suggests illness severity and vaccination status influence the chance of patients seeking medical care in the six months post-infection.
Push to make abortion more accessible Recertification for GP providers is one of the barriers experts are calling to be lifted to ensure accessibility across Australia.
Meat alternatives might not be so healthy New research shows most plant-based meat alternatives are high in sugar and low in fortified micronutrients.
Strep A cases on the rise We must remember our earliest hygiene lessons as vaccine trials continue, writes Professor Michael Good.
Saline effective for children with sleep-disordered breathing: Study New research shows many patients can continue being managed by their GP, halving the number requiring surgery.
Help needed to navigate ‘complex’ end-of-life care: RACGP Investing in care coordinators and identifying gaps in access are among the keys to quality end-of-life care, a college submission to the ACSQHC suggests.
Major surgery risk for COPD patients People with COPD are significantly more likely to die in the year after a surgical procedure than otherwise similar patients, new research has found.
Research finds ‘reassuring’ cognitive data for people with HIV A study has found people on stable HIV treatment mirror normal severe cognitive decline patterns, but suggests vulnerability to subtle declines.