17 Jan 2025
Do GPs know enough about this ‘debilitating’ disorder?
Experts agree there has been a dire lack of education around PMDD, but GPs could be in the ‘ideal situation’ to help.
17 Jan 2025
Extent of non-compliant medicinal cannabis clinics revealed
New research has highlighted the need for more stringent monitoring and regulation when it comes to advertising practices around the prescribing of medicinal cannabis products.
16 Jan 2025
"RACGP calls for fast-tracked ADHD reform"
Ahead of a mass walk-out of NSW psychiatrists, the RACGP says it is now more important than ever for GPs to be granted ADHD prescribing powers.
15 Jan 2025
Long-acting contraceptives and cancer risk
A new study has found long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk.
15 Jan 2025
Study uncovers 300 new genetic links to depression
It is hoped the findings will help identify biological drivers to develop targeted treatments and more accurately predict risk.
15 Jan 2025
World experts urge overhaul of obesity definition
The Global Commission on Clinical Obesity says diagnosis must change, setting out new criteria, categories, and calling on doctors to go ‘beyond BMI’.
15 Jan 2025
Prescriptions for most popular statins on the rise
Data shows the number of people using the most popular statins is increasing, while the cost for COVID-19 antivirals has fallen.
14 Jan 2025
‘No plans’ to allow private health cover of GP care
The Health Minister ruled out scrapping a ban on the insurers subsidising GP visits, citing concerns it would create a two-tier healthcare system.
14 Jan 2025
First ever National Autism Strategy launched
The report says there are ‘high levels of unmet demand’ and significant diagnosis delays, with GPs often the first point of contact.
14 Jan 2025
Further progress on rural generalist recognition
The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’