15 Jun 2023

Lower birthweight an independent risk factor for T2D: Study

It is also linked to diagnosis at a younger age, a lower prevalence of overweight/obesity, and fewer family members with a history of diabetes.

15 Jun 2023

Push to improve links between hospitals and general practice

The connection between GPs and hospitals can be fraught. Dr Edwin Kruys describes a Queensland system he believes is making a difference.

15 Jun 2023

TGA’s vaping crackdown a sign of things to come

The medicines regulator issued infringement notices to four entities this week, totalling almost $600,000.

14 Jun 2023

GP support for changes that would help end ‘cycle of poverty’

An RACGP submission has recommended several initiatives aimed at improving access to dental care.

14 Jun 2023

Health response to climate change heats up

A new national health and climate strategy is now out for feedback. What role is likely for general practice?

13 Jun 2023

Why pandemic planning must include antimicrobial resistance

Removing antimicrobial resistance from the WHO’s ‘pandemic treaty’ will leave humanity vulnerable, writes Susan Rogers Van Katwyk.

13 Jun 2023

GPs well placed to help tackle ADHD ‘postcode lottery’: RACGP

General practice should have an expanded role in supporting patients, the college has told a Senate Inquiry.

13 Jun 2023

Does multimorbidity impact chronic disease treatment?

New international research has looked into a range of chronic diseases and their potential impact on effectiveness of common medications.

12 Jun 2023

‘Extremely unwise’: Warning over use of ChatGPT for medical notes

The use of tools like ChatGPT for medical notes has already been banned in places. Here, newsGP looks at the implications for general practice.

09 Jun 2023

More people now able to donate plasma

TGA approves ‘plasma pathway’, which is expected to see an increase of 14,000 donations per year and allows MSM to donate.