27 Sep 2023
More than one in three says their practice ‘at risk of closing’
The results of a newsGP survey suggest serious concerns about the sustainability of general practice remain front of mind.
27 Sep 2023
Are you one cyber breach away from insolvency?
SPONSORED: Individual patient records can be sold for up to $1000 each on the dark web, making general practices an attractive target for criminals.
26 Sep 2023
Ten-year plan to fill dementia knowledge gaps
Researchers will spend the next decade exploring the disease’s risk factors, prevention, stigma, and best-practice care.
27 Sep 2023
Molnupiravir linked to COVID mutations
Researchers found the widely used antiviral could be driving new SARS-CoV-2 variants, but there is no evidence these pose any additional threat.
26 Sep 2023
Streamlining could make GPs more willing to prescribe vapes: RACGP
In feedback provided to the TGA, the college has reiterated its support for reforms designed to minimise vaping harms.
26 Sep 2023
Adequate rebates lead to optimal care: Study
Evidence is mounting for a Medicare rebate overhaul, with Queensland researchers proving sufficient funding is key to providing best-practice care.
26 Sep 2023
More than 125 health organisations back Voice to Parliament
A wide array of organisations, including the RACGP, is encouraging voters to consider the potential health benefits of a Voice to Parliament.
25 Sep 2023
Raising dementia awareness through collaboration
GPs need to be better equipped with risk reduction tools and to help support patients with dementia, writes Dr Marita Long.
25 Sep 2023
Do not initiate new patients on semaglutide: TGA
The medication is again in short supply due to off-label prescribing for weight loss, despite only being approved for type 2 diabetes management.
22 Sep 2023
Time to consider a skeletal muscle relaxant?
SPONSORED: Orphenadrine has been shown to be effective on painful muscle spasm, in comparison to placebo.