21 Mar 2023
Could bird flu start a human pandemic?
As an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the US and worldwide, three virologists answer the most pressing questions.
21 Mar 2023
Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk in women: Study
The meta-analysis, which also found a lowered mortality risk, is the first of its kind to explore the diet’s impact on heart disease by sex.
20 Mar 2023
Do future healthcare providers show weight bias?
New Australian research shows they do, and that this could have a negative impact on people living with obesity or overweight.
17 Mar 2023
Extended PBS access to ‘important’ insulin drug
The Government is urging patients with type 1 diabetes to obtain a GP prescription by 1 April to ensure ongoing access to Fiasp.
17 Mar 2023
GP resources to support neurodiversity care
An RACGP representative has said expanded resources will help raise greater awareness among GPs about neurodiverse conditions.
16 Mar 2023
Long COVID patients display MRI brain changes
In a world first study, Australian researchers have found brain structure changes in people with long COVID similar to those with chronic fatigue.
16 Mar 2023
How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be?
With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.
16 Mar 2023
Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year
A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.
15 Mar 2023
New clinical tool to aid syphilis management
With rates of the STI rising, integrating the tool into clinical practice could help identify which patients need urgent treatment.
14 Mar 2023
Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released
While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.