17 Mar 2023

GP resources to support neurodiversity care

An RACGP representative has said expanded resources will help raise greater awareness among GPs about neurodiverse conditions.

16 Mar 2023

Long COVID patients display MRI brain changes

In a world first study, Australian researchers have found brain structure changes in people with long COVID similar to those with chronic fatigue.

16 Mar 2023

How severe is this year’s flu season likely to be?

With National Immunisation Program vaccination supplies due to arrive soon, newsGP looks at the likely flu patterns ahead of winter.

16 Mar 2023

Vehicle-related pollution may cause more than 11,000 deaths a year

A GP expert says new research on the impacts of vehicle emissions on the health of Australians means it should be a consideration in general practice.

15 Mar 2023

New clinical tool to aid syphilis management

With rates of the STI rising, integrating the tool into clinical practice could help identify which patients need urgent treatment.

14 Mar 2023

Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released

While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.

14 Mar 2023

Could screening vitamin C levels improve diabetes outcomes?

According to new research, it may reduce the risk of disease-related complications. But a GP expert points to a more person-centred approach.

14 Mar 2023

Three years into the pandemic – what needs to happen next?

It’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. Experts Professor Michael Toole and Professor Brendan Crabb outline what we need to focus on next.

13 Mar 2023

Paracetamol pack sizes should be reduced further: RACGP

The college has also renewed its calls for the TGA to up-schedule all modified release paracetamol to prescription-only.

10 Mar 2023

‘Many roads to change’: The therapeutic alliance for AOD use

A newly published paper in AJGP builds on the RACGP’s AOD Education Program to present a ‘universally applicable’ approach for GPs.