07 Aug 2023
Hypertension quadpill cost effective: Study
A four-in-one high blood pressure pill would be an impactful and cost-effective addition to the Australian market, according to research.
04 Aug 2023
Free meningococcal B vaccine program expanded in Queensland
The State Government will follow the lead of South Australia in offering free vaccination to infants and adolescents from next year.
04 Aug 2023
Complexities of genetic carrier screening in focus
With MBS access to screening starting soon for those who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, newsGP looks at the likely impact on GPs.
03 Aug 2023
GPs ‘underutilised’ for hepatitis B care
Australia’s treatment targets are lagging behind, but GPs can help by playing a larger part in managing care, referral pathways and prescribing.
01 Aug 2023
Vitamin D deficiency: To test or not to test
What should GPs say to patients who request vitamin D tests that are not clinically indicated?
31 Jul 2023
Regulation ‘must keep pace’ with AI revolution: RACGP
While AI may help reduce the administrative burden for GPs significantly, a college submission has said regulatory concerns need addressing.
27 Jul 2023
Precision oncology launches across Australia
More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.
27 Jul 2023
Daily aspirin increases brain bleeds: Study
Prescribing healthy patients low-dose aspirin does not prevent stroke but does increase risk of intracerebral bleeding, new research finds.
26 Jul 2023
Depression doubles dementia risk: Study
The association between the two conditions persisted regardless of whether depression was diagnosed in early, middle, or late life.
26 Jul 2023
Future asthma risk flagged for babies with food allergy
Even if the allergy is outgrown, poorer lung function outcomes are more likely by six years of age, a world-first study finds.