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.
14 Mar 2023
Could screening vitamin C levels improve diabetes outcomes?
According to new research, it may reduce the risk of disease-related complications. But a GP expert points to a more person-centred approach.
14 Mar 2023
Three years into the pandemic – what needs to happen next?
It’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. Experts Professor Michael Toole and Professor Brendan Crabb outline what we need to focus on next.
13 Mar 2023
Paracetamol pack sizes should be reduced further: RACGP
The college has also renewed its calls for the TGA to up-schedule all modified release paracetamol to prescription-only.
10 Mar 2023
‘Many roads to change’: The therapeutic alliance for AOD use
A newly published paper in AJGP builds on the RACGP’s AOD Education Program to present a ‘universally applicable’ approach for GPs.
08 Mar 2023
‘This decision will save lives’: Call for evidence-based approach to drugs Australia-wide
The RACGP has welcomed Victoria’s decision to make a medically supervised injecting room ongoing, with GP Dr Hester Wilson urging other jurisdictions to take note.
08 Mar 2023
Re-introducing GLP-1 RAs to patients with type 2 diabetes
SPONSORED: With global supplies recovering, GPs again have the option of treating patients with GLP-1 RAs.
07 Mar 2023
Traditional and ‘rainbow’ parenting similar: Study
Research shows most family outcomes are similar regardless of the sexual orientation and gender identity of the parents.
06 Mar 2023
TGA warns of online semaglutide scams
The medicines regulator has said scams include advertising offers being sent to GPs for distribution to patients.