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.