Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented.
Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs Alcohol remains the most common drug for which people seek treatment, but that is declining as treatment for amphetamines and cocaine skyrockets.
Managing dental pain in a GP setting Advice on asking the right questions – and providing appropriate management – when patients present with toothache.
What is hyperhidrosis? A look at the excessive-sweating condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life.
Taking steps to combat another deadly flu season Will six million free doses of flu vaccine be enough to curb the predicted thousands of deaths in 2019?
How one US doctor made a change to help tackle America’s opioid crisis When this emergency doctor was unable to help a patient experiencing addiction, he looked deeper.
Taking allergy seriously Specialist Associate Professor Richard Loh talks about growing impacts of allergic disease in Australia, and the need for more funding to tackle it.
Post-custodial health: Helping to navigate a smooth transition What role can GPs play in assisting people recently released from prison integrate back into the community?
Australian geneticist discovers new condition causing blindness The newly identified ROSAH syndrome causes blindness, splenomegaly and migraine headaches.
Renewed calls to fully subsidise methadone treatment GPs and addiction experts fear hidden costs are preventing more people from accessing treatment.