04 Nov 2024
Study: Time-restricted eating and type 2 diabetes
A new study has looked at the impact of time-restricted eating on blood glucose levels, focusing on when you eat, rather than what or how much.
04 Nov 2024
Could stricter salt ‘laws’ save lives?
Researchers say manufacturers should be made to reduce sodium levels in packaged food, saying it will bring ‘enormous reductions’ in CVD.
01 Nov 2024
Long COVID inflammation could impact heart: Study
Research has revealed why some patients endure ongoing cardiovascular symptoms, with one GP saying the findings ‘may ease the suffering’.
04 Nov 2024
Tripled incentive leads to GP bulk billing spike
In the year since the incentive was launched, GPs provided 5.4 million extra bulk billed visits, with rates rising in every state and territory.
04 Nov 2024
GPs win big at Stronger Medicare Awards
Clinics and GPs across Australia have been declared ‘Medicare Champions’ at an award ceremony celebrating those providing the very best primary care.
31 Oct 2024
Mental health patients face record ED wait times
With 10% of these patients now waiting 23 hours to be admitted, experts say this ‘logjam’ can be eased by early GP intervention.
31 Oct 2024
Medicare watchdog repayments soar by $10m
The PSR recouped $32 million from negotiated agreements and determinations last year, often through doctors’ ‘lack of clinical input and poor record keeping’.
31 Oct 2024
In Practice: RACGP seeking new dermatology Chair
Nominations are open for a new Specific Interests Dermatology Chair, for RACGP Fellows or members registered with AHPRA as specialist GPs.
30 Oct 2024
Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Arrangement comes to an end
As of Friday, the profession’s autonomy will be expanded as new laws take effect, despite long-standing opposition from the RACGP.
30 Oct 2024
RACGP achieves financial surplus ahead of schedule
Record membership of more than 50,000, and the college’s ‘full’ financial recovery, highlight this year’s annual report.