17 Feb 2023
New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia
A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
17 Feb 2023
Past COVID infection protects against severe disease: Study
A previous bout of COVID-19 reportedly offers the same protection from hospitalisation and death after re-infection as two mRNA vaccinations.
17 Feb 2023
RACGP to advocate for more support at long COVID inquiry
There has been an ‘ignored urgency’ to provide better post-viral illness care in Australia, college representative Professor Mark Morgan will argue.
16 Feb 2023
Semaglutide supplies return to Australia ahead of schedule
Limited quantities of the medication will be available from late next week, the TGA has said, but GPs have been asked to not prescribe it off-label.
15 Feb 2023
Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study
Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma. But a lack of continuity of care is leading to higher hospitalisation rates.
15 Feb 2023
Cancer survivorship and aspirin use: Is there a link?
Latest Australian data builds on previous studies suggesting NSAID use may improve ovarian cancer survival, but more research is needed.
10 Feb 2023
Sporting codes should change to limit dementia risk: RACGP
The call was included in a submission for the National Dementia Action Plan, with traumatic head injuries a recognised risk factor for the disease.
10 Feb 2023
Call for stronger regulation of ‘exploitative’ formula industry
Researchers say companies are manipulating scientific information and policymakers to generate sales, steering parents away from breastfeeding.
09 Feb 2023
Experts question timing of psychedelics approval
Researchers say people may benefit from psilocybin and MDMA treatments, but worry the approval has been rushed.
09 Feb 2023
Freezing eggs: When is the best time?
The most logical time to freeze eggs may differ from when egg quality is best, according to an Australian review of the data.