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College mass exodus unlikely, survey finds

Despite the loss of its CPD monopoly and the emergence of competitors this year, the RACGP is still CPD home for 9 out of 10 GPs—and that’s not likely to change in a hurry, Healthed’s survey suggests.

By Healthed

Women's health

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Self-collected cervical screening FAQ

Doctors and patients are still unsure about self-collected cervical screening tests, but should they be?

By Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Lifestyle change essential for PCOS insulin resistance

Even the young and lean will benefit from disrupting the insulin-androgen cycle...

By Emma Henshall

Infectious diseases

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‘Phage therapy’ could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development...

By Christine Carson, Dr Lucy Furfaro

Pain medicine, Pharmacology

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What is the PanaNatra line of painkillers and can herbal products effectively relieve pain?

In an era where chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater...

By A/Prof Nial Wheate, Dr Joanna Harnett

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Clinical Articles

Four PCOS myths

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly common, affecting about 1 in 8 women of reproductive age...

By Emma Henshall

Cardiology

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Stents for angina have more than just a placebo effect, new trial confirms

Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks...

By Dr Peter Swoboda

Public health

Clinical Articles

Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

By Dr Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, Dr Katherine Cullerton

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Menopause toolkit updated – with major implications for clinical practice

New guidance around age, vasomotor symptoms, depression, bone health, brain fog and more – here’s what’s changed and why

By Fiona Clark

Lifestyle

Clinical Articles

Most GPs oppose legalising cannabis

More than 70% of over 1000 GP respondents said they don’t agree with legalising the drug for personal use recreationally—in line with the stance taken by the Australian Medical Association in its submission opposing the Greens’ Legalising Cannabis Bill earlier this month.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could

Screens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, serving as indispensable tools for work, education and leisure. But while they enrich our lives in countless ways, we often fail to consider the potential impact of screen time on our cognitive abilities.

By Michoel Moshel, A/Prof Jennifer Batchelor, Dr Joanne Bennett, Prof Wayne Warburton

Public health

Clinical Articles

Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

By Lynnette Hoffman

Articles

College mass exodus unlikely, survey finds

Despite the loss of its CPD monopoly and the emergence of competitors this year, the RACGP is still CPD home for 9 out of 10 GPs—and that’s not likely to change in a hurry, Healthed’s survey suggests.

Self-collected cervical screening FAQ

Doctors and patients are still unsure about self-collected cervical screening tests, but should they be?

Lifestyle change essential for PCOS insulin resistance

Even the young and lean will benefit from disrupting the insulin-androgen cycle...

‘Phage therapy’ could treat some drug-resistant superbug infections, but comes with unique challenges

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development...

What is the PanaNatra line of painkillers and can herbal products effectively relieve pain?

In an era where chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater...

Four PCOS myths

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly common, affecting about 1 in 8 women of reproductive age...

Stents for angina have more than just a placebo effect, new trial confirms

Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks...

Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

Menopause toolkit updated – with major implications for clinical practice

New guidance around age, vasomotor symptoms, depression, bone health, brain fog and more – here’s what’s changed and why

Most GPs oppose legalising cannabis

More than 70% of over 1000 GP respondents said they don’t agree with legalising the drug for personal use recreationally—in line with the stance taken by the Australian Medical Association in its submission opposing the Greens’ Legalising Cannabis Bill earlier this month.

Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could

Screens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, serving as indispensable tools for work, education and leisure. But while they enrich our lives in countless ways, we often fail to consider the potential impact of screen time on our cognitive abilities.

Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

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Despite the loss of its CPD monopoly and the emergence of competitors this year, the RACGP is still CPD home for 9 out of 10 GPs—and that’s not likely to change in a hurry, Healthed’s survey suggests.

Doctors and patients are still unsure about self-collected cervical screening tests, but should they be?

Even the young and lean will benefit from disrupting the insulin-androgen cycle...

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development...

In an era where chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly common, affecting about 1 in 8 women of reproductive age...

Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks...

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

New guidance around age, vasomotor symptoms, depression, bone health, brain fog and more – here’s what’s changed and why

More than 70% of over 1000 GP respondents said they don’t agree with legalising the drug for personal use recreationally—in line with the stance taken by the Australian Medical Association in its submission opposing the Greens’ Legalising Cannabis Bill earlier this month.

Screens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, serving as indispensable tools for work, education and leisure. But while they enrich our lives in countless ways, we often fail to consider the potential impact of screen time on our cognitive abilities.

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

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