18 Aug 2023
RACGP to take part in bilateral 8CPA discussions
President Dr Nicole Higgins has welcomed the chance for general practice to have a voice in the early stages of the process.
23 Feb 2023
Dementia now greatest burden of disease in over-65s
The condition has overtaken coronary heart disease as the chronic illness most impacting the elderly, according to an AIHW report.
22 Feb 2023
Support for proposed expansion of drug diversion program
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that would see people receive a warning for first time minor drug possession.
22 Feb 2023
Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study
Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
21 Feb 2023
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP
More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
21 Feb 2023
‘Disturbing’ rate of disordered eating among young people
New research across 16 countries suggests the proportion of disordered eating among young people is as high as 22%.
17 Feb 2023
New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia
A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
17 Feb 2023
Past COVID infection protects against severe disease: Study
A previous bout of COVID-19 reportedly offers the same protection from hospitalisation and death after re-infection as two mRNA vaccinations.
17 Feb 2023
RACGP to advocate for more support at long COVID inquiry
There has been an ‘ignored urgency’ to provide better post-viral illness care in Australia, college representative Professor Mark Morgan will argue.
16 Feb 2023
Semaglutide supplies return to Australia ahead of schedule
Limited quantities of the medication will be available from late next week, the TGA has said, but GPs have been asked to not prescribe it off-label.