07 Sep 2023

In Practice: Wound awareness

Hard-to-heal wounds cost Australia $6.6 billion each year, but medical professionals can reaffirm best practice via a series of free webinars.

08 Sep 2023

Generative AI and the future of medicine

RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman reflects on the disruptive potential of large language models in healthcare.

07 Sep 2023

Timely access to hormone therapy critical: Study

The research found improved awareness of testosterone therapy, alongside better support for GPs, could prove a lifesaver for transgender patients.

08 Sep 2023

Simple swaps key to preventing hip fractures

From diet shifts to limiting alcohol, small changes can have an exponential impact on increasing bone density, research has revealed.

07 Sep 2023

Do NSAIDs increase clot risk in women on the pill?

Experts question research that suggests women who use both oral contraceptive and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may be at greater risk.

07 Sep 2023

Sports injury database ‘would be a crucial resource’

A Senate report into concussion has broadly been welcomed, although there is no firm recommendation for evidence-based guidelines for GPs.

07 Sep 2023

Menopause misinformation harming women: Study

Researchers say personalised treatments and a new definition are needed to bring the once-taboo subject out of the shadows.

06 Sep 2023

More than $575k in RACGP Foundation Grants awarded

A host of general practice researchers are set to benefit from hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for upcoming projects.

06 Sep 2023

Call for ‘every woman’ to share gender bias health stories

The results of a newly launched survey will help shape policy to reduce gender inequities in the health system.

05 Sep 2023

Law Council flags Voice factsheet to RACGP members

Material from the legal profession’s peak body is designed to help people make an informed decision in the upcoming referendum.