Examining the role of prescription opioids for chronic non-cancer pain With codeine up-scheduling coming from 1 February, many in the medical profession are debating the question of whether opioids should ever be used in the management of chronic non-cancer pain.
Cervical self-sampling for under-screened women now available Victoria’s VCS Pathology has been accredited for testing of self-collected samples from eligible women under the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
Teen drinking declines as parents change their attitude to alcohol consumption Australian teenagers are drinking alcohol at significantly lower rates than two decades ago, according to a new study.
Australian Chief Medical Officer confirms strong basis for codeine up-scheduling Codeine is no better for pain relief than other over-the-counter medications, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy said.
Function better than #fitspo for promoting women’s exercise A new study from Flinders University has found that viewing images of ‘aspirational’ bodies can actually have a negative effect on women’s fitness.
Managing hyperkalemia with dietary changes GPs and dietitians can work together to better manage hyperkalemia in general practice.
Supporting the second victim of an adverse healthcare event Healthcare providers can also be victims in the case of an adverse patient event.
Non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs on the rise Close to one million Australians are misusing pharmaceutical drugs, a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report has found.
Cervical screening not recommended for women under 25 The Department of Health wants to reiterate that cervical screening is not recommended for women aged younger than 25 as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy told newsGP.
Increasing numbers of Australians accessing homelessness services The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found one in 84 Australians accessed homelessness services in 2016–17.