04 Apr 2023
Monthly injection shows promise for haemophilia
Two simultaneous studies investigating a novel, monthly preventive injection for haemophilia show it is effective in reducing bleeds.
31 Mar 2023
Breast density: Should it be reported?
GP Dr Sandy Minck’s experience has led her to believe screening programs should notify women of the potential cancer implications.
30 Mar 2023
Debate over ‘doctor-approved’ weight loss drugs obtained online
Is a GP-reviewed online questionnaire clinically sufficient to safely prescribe injectable medications without a face-to-face consultation? It depends who you ask.
30 Mar 2023
Wider eligibility for Paxlovid announced
From 1 April the availability of the oral antiviral on the PBS will expand to include over-60s with only one risk factor for severe disease.
29 Mar 2023
What GPs need to know about accidental livestock vaccine injury
SPONSORED: Inadvertent injection or adverse reaction to Gudair or Silirum vaccines requires prompt assessment and potential treatment.
28 Mar 2023
GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes
The impact of e-cigarettes is already being felt in general practice, but reforms may see more patients presenting for help with accessing – and quitting – the addictive products.
28 Mar 2023
GPs ‘essential’ to tackling complacency over influenza
New research has found more than a third of Australians underestimate risks of the flu – but nearly half want to discuss preventive options.
28 Mar 2023
Can a magnesium-rich diet reduce dementia risk?
New research suggests there is an association between increased magnesium consumption and healthier brain ageing, with women benefitting the most.
27 Mar 2023
Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain
Research shows low confidence for most medicines prescribed for acute lower back pain, with experts recommending a ‘cautious approach’.
24 Mar 2023
Program aims to ‘scale up’ hepatitis C testing
GPs are being encouraged to sign up for Beyond the C, which is hoping to move Australia closer to eliminating the virus by 2030.