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.