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Older GPs’ fitness to practice? Poll results are in

Younger GPs say 'assess,' older GPs say 'no thanks'...

By Healthed

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for the patchy hair loss?

A 31-year-old woman presents with a 12-month history of patchy hair loss

By Dr Philip Tong

Policy, Politics

Clinical Articles

How do the RACGP candidates stack up against the criteria GPs say matter most?

In an era of evidence-based medicine, we bring you evidence-based voting—or at least as close as we could get…

By Healthed

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Managing insomnia in primary care

Specialised CBT is more effective than pills, and it can be delivered by GPs who complete a 6-hour training course...

By Sophia Auld

Career

Clinical Articles

What are GPs looking for in the next college president?

National survey finds two specific things matter most…

By Healthed

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

By Prof Raina MacIntyre

Cardiology, Integrative medicine

Clinical Articles

ECG Quiz | 86-year-old male patient presents for a driving medical

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

By Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya

Lifestyle, Neurology

Clinical Articles

HIIT workouts linked with better brain health, research finds – even five years later

It’s long been known that exercise is not only good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and preserve brain function throughout life.

By Felicity Spencer, Richard Elsworthy

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Vision loss and high LDL are ‘new’ dementia risk factors

Expert explains the evidence and how treatment can reduce the risk...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Geriatric medicine, Haematology

Clinical Articles

Managing iron deficiency in the elderly

Expert advice on assessment, investigating the cause, pros and cons of oral vs IV iron and more...

By Sophia Auld

Career

Clinical Articles

How old’s too old to be a doctor?

A growing number of complaints against older doctors has prompted the Medical Board of Australia to announce today that it’s reviewing how doctors aged 70 or older are regulated. Two new options are on the table....

By Dr Christopher Rudge

Addiction medicine

Clinical Articles

How and when to wean off benzodiazepines

A far cry from the facetious stigma as ‘mother’s little helper’ in the 1960s; problematic use of benzodiazepines is now largely an “indiscriminate” problem occurring across most sociodemographics, says Dr Adam Straub, addiction medicine physician and general physician. 

By Danielle O'Neal

Articles

Older GPs’ fitness to practice? Poll results are in

Younger GPs say 'assess,' older GPs say 'no thanks'...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most appropriate diagnosis for the patchy hair loss?

A 31-year-old woman presents with a 12-month history of patchy hair loss

How do the RACGP candidates stack up against the criteria GPs say matter most?

In an era of evidence-based medicine, we bring you evidence-based voting—or at least as close as we could get…

Managing insomnia in primary care

Specialised CBT is more effective than pills, and it can be delivered by GPs who complete a 6-hour training course...

What are GPs looking for in the next college president?

National survey finds two specific things matter most…

WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

ECG Quiz | 86-year-old male patient presents for a driving medical

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

HIIT workouts linked with better brain health, research finds – even five years later

It’s long been known that exercise is not only good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and preserve brain function throughout life.

Vision loss and high LDL are ‘new’ dementia risk factors

Expert explains the evidence and how treatment can reduce the risk...

Managing iron deficiency in the elderly

Expert advice on assessment, investigating the cause, pros and cons of oral vs IV iron and more...

How old’s too old to be a doctor?

A growing number of complaints against older doctors has prompted the Medical Board of Australia to announce today that it’s reviewing how doctors aged 70 or older are regulated. Two new options are on the table....

How and when to wean off benzodiazepines

A far cry from the facetious stigma as ‘mother’s little helper’ in the 1960s; problematic use of benzodiazepines is now largely an “indiscriminate” problem occurring across most sociodemographics, says Dr Adam Straub, addiction medicine physician and general physician.

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Younger GPs say 'assess,' older GPs say 'no thanks'...

A 31-year-old woman presents with a 12-month history of patchy hair loss

In an era of evidence-based medicine, we bring you evidence-based voting—or at least as close as we could get…

Specialised CBT is more effective than pills, and it can be delivered by GPs who complete a 6-hour training course...

National survey finds two specific things matter most…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

Brush up on your diagnostic skills and ECG knowledge with this quick quiz.

It’s long been known that exercise is not only good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and preserve brain function throughout life.

Expert explains the evidence and how treatment can reduce the risk...

Expert advice on assessment, investigating the cause, pros and cons of oral vs IV iron and more...

A growing number of complaints against older doctors has prompted the Medical Board of Australia to announce today that it’s reviewing how doctors aged 70 or older are regulated. Two new options are on the table....

A far cry from the facetious stigma as ‘mother’s little helper’ in the 1960s; problematic use of benzodiazepines is now largely an “indiscriminate” problem occurring across most sociodemographics, says Dr Adam Straub, addiction medicine physician and general physician.

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A far cry from the facetious stigma as ‘mother’s little helper’ in the 1960s; problematic use of benzodiazepines is now largely an “indiscriminate” problem occurring across most sociodemographics, says Dr Adam Straub, addiction medicine physician and general physician. 