Myositis can cause profound disability. What can be done? With an average time of five years to diagnosis, the rare muscle disease can be hard to recognise.
GPs called to help track down dangerous polio-like viruses Is polio over? Not yet, with polio-like enteroviruses on the rise and vaccine-derived poliovirus seeing a resurgence overseas.
Why has Melbourne initiated a new COVID testing blitz? The blitz is designed to flush out any pockets of asymptomatic infection. Should other parts of the country be taking the same approach?
Largest remote clinical exam in the southern hemisphere goes off without a hitch The COVID pandemic posed real challenges to the RACGP’s traditional clinical exams – but the new digital RCE has performed well, organisers say.
KFP and AKT: What is the RACGP doing? Pointed questions from candidates over the cancelled exams have been answered by key college figures in a wide-ranging Q&A session.
Electronic pathology requests on the rise Thousands of practices are using e-requests, with pathology reports uploaded to My Health Record soaring to 3.6 million in September alone.
Oral furosemide a welcome addition to Prescriber Bag The diuretic has been added to the list of emergency medications following RACGP advocacy, in what GPs say is an important precedent.
‘Blood in the water’: Why the next 12 months is critical for vaping regulation GPs are likely to be gatekeepers for access to nicotine-containing e-cigarettes. What is the evidence for their efficacy and safety – and what commercial interests are in play?
As lockdown eases, Victorian GPs brace for wave of health issues GPs in other states have warned of an influx of issues ranging from undiagnosed cancer to uncontrolled diabetes to depression and distress.
RACGP welcomes fast-tracked IMG visas to tackle rural workforce issues Overseas-trained GPs will be able to expedite their visa applications as part of Australia’s COVID recovery efforts.