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.