12 Nov 2024
Increased frailty linked to dementia onset: Study
The analysis of data from almost 30,000 participants emphasises the need for early intervention options, authors say.
12 Nov 2024
‘Sleep psychologist’ directory to assist with de-prescribing
The newly launched provider registry helps GPs refer insomnia patients to CBT – in a move away from prescribing benzodiazepines.
12 Nov 2024
Cast your vote now for the RACGP AGM
Members can vote on key matters and engage with the Board at the upcoming meeting, with GP voices helping to shape the college’s future.
11 Nov 2024
RSV vaccine added to national program
To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people and infants available nationwide.
11 Nov 2024
Social media fuelling rising anabolic steroid use: Study
Young men were found to be most at risk of dangerously using the substance, leading one expert to guide GPs through tricky conversations.
11 Nov 2024
Education series bolstering GPs’ child wellbeing knowledge
GPs are encouraged to attend the RACGP Child Wellbeing in Focus webinar series, aimed at arming them with the tools to foster holistic child health.
08 Nov 2024
Whooping cough epidemic reaches record numbers
GPs are urged to ensure patients have had their vaccines and boosters, as ‘staggeringly high’ case numbers soar to a record-breaking 41,772 so far this year.
08 Nov 2024
Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting
With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.
07 Nov 2024
In Practice: Call for GPs to join dementia study
New research aims to gather GPs’ understanding of and attitudes to dementia diagnosis and management, and the use of blood-based biomarkers.
07 Nov 2024
Getting to know Dr Michael Wright
‘The problems are real, but the solutions are also real’ says the RACGP President-elect, detailing his plans for the college and his advocacy priorities.