11 Apr 2024
‘Underused’ cardiac rehab programs prove lifesaving: Study
GPs are being urged to promote the initiative to patients, after it was revealed those who attend are 38% less likely to die or be hospitalised.
11 Apr 2024
Government urged to learn from NHS failures
The apparent direction of the ongoing Scope of Practice review has RACGP members concerned that convenience will be prioritised over safety.
11 Apr 2024
In Practice: Practical pain management
A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
11 Apr 2024
‘Huge hive of clever minds’ driving GP training
Tasmanian medical educators discuss collaboration and supporting registrars since the transition to college-led training.
11 Apr 2024
Study questions Paxlovid’s COVID-19 ‘usefulness’
Researchers say the antiviral does little to reduce symptom duration for some vaccinated patients, but still recommended its use for the vulnerable.
11 Apr 2024
Advance Care Yarning Session helps relieve stigma about end-of-life planning
SWSPHN, Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and Yarpa Hub came together with Elders and community members to recognise and raise awareness of end-of-life planning during Advance Care Planning Week.
10 Apr 2024
Updated clinical recommendations for the management of TSC-associated epilepsy
This paper reviewed the latest research on epilepsy associated with TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex) and provided updated guidelines for its management.
10 Apr 2024
Empower your patients to age well and thrive
APNA’s Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing program provides an online, evidence-based education framework to support nurses in primary healthcare to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in key chronic disease management and healthy ageing topics.
10 Apr 2024
Study finds dietary fibre critical in managing hypertension
Experts are calling for the fibre to be added to clinical guidelines for blood pressure management, saying it is ‘underappreciated’.