12 Jan 2023

Research finds trees in urban spaces promote heart health

An analysis of 10 years of hospitalisation and death data shows urban green space, particularly trees, can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

12 Jan 2023

Antibiotics linked to inflammatory bowel disease

Research shows a particularly high association between antibiotics and inflammatory bowel disease in mid-life and with repeated antibiotic courses.

12 Jan 2023

Most long COVID symptoms subside within a year of mild infection: Study

The large-scale Israeli study also suggests that vaccination reduces the chance of breathlessness, one of the most common post-COVID symptoms.

11 Jan 2023

GPs with double lives: Authors part 2

Dr Jacinta Halloran and Dr Leah Kaminsky discuss how writing not only provides a fulfilling alternate career but can be a form of self-care.

10 Jan 2023

New fitness-to-drive test could streamline process for GPs

The test, currently in development, will be focused on patients living with dementia and is designed to be performed in consulting rooms.

10 Jan 2023

‘Little faith’ in vexatious notifications filter

A college submission to the Health Practitioner Ombudsman has suggested a number of improvements for AHPRA’s processes.

10 Jan 2023

Is increased screen time impacting children’s emotional growth?

New research shows an association between mobile devices and emotional dysregulation in children, with potentially long-term consequences.

09 Jan 2023

RACGP flags concerns around payroll tax ruling, pushes for exemptions

A newly released public ruling from the Queensland Revenue Office may impact practice viability and patient out-of-pocket costs, the college has warned.

09 Jan 2023

Further sign of accelerated bulk billing decline

The decline in bulk billing rates has been flagged in the media, along with a warning of a further ‘exponential’ fall.

06 Jan 2023

‘So many wonderful things’: Why this GP couple went rural

Drs Gerard and Melanie Considine were among the first new Rural Generalist Fellows. They tell newsGP what draws them to their work.