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Laura Deckx

PhD, Discipline of General Practice, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Chewing the fat over statins: Consumer concerns about lipid-lowering medication

Hyperlipidaemia is one of the most common problems managed by general practitioners (GPs) and the majority of lipid-lowering drugs are prescribed by GPs.1 Statins have been shown to effectively...


Growing and retaining general practice research leaders in Australia: How can we do better?

General practitioners (GPs) provide the vast majority of medical care,1 yet the majority of medical research is based in hospitals. Evidence generated in the hospital setting is often not directly...


Self-medication for cough and 
the common cold: information 
needs of consumers

The common cold contributes to a high burden of disease in the general population despite its minor and temporary effect.1 The high prevalence and notable impact on quality of life with the common...


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