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Will an $8.5 Billion Medicare Investment Make a Ripple?

The Albanese Government’s $8.5B Medicare plan expands bulk-billing incentives and aims to boost GP access while raising questions about viability for practices.

Should GPs Screen for CKD with Risk Factors?

Chronic kidney disease often progresses silently. Early detection through risk-based screening in primary care can improve outcomes and reduce the burden of ESKD.

The DRAW Program Showcases T2DM Remission

The DRAW program integrates cultural knowledge, shared medical visits, and real-time glucose monitoring to help First Nations women manage and even reverse T2DM.

The First Case of Lung Transplantation for COVID‐19 in Australia

While most recover fully from COVID-19, some experience lasting lung damage. Explore the latest research on post-COVID fibrosis, treatment, and transplantation.

Hamilton Island GP Conference 2025

Join the Hamilton Island GP Conference 2025 for expert-led CPD education in a stunning tropical setting. Learn, unwind, and connect with fellow practitioners.

The Carnivore Diet Conundrum

The carnivore diet is gaining popularity, but emerging evidence links it to severe hyperlipidaemia and metabolic risks. What should healthcare professionals watch for?

Course Spotlight: Nail Surgery with the APodA

The APodA Nail Surgery e-course equips podiatrists and GPs with essential skills for treating nail pathologies. Learn best practices from industry expert Dane Cartwright.

How TABOO is Working to End Period Poverty

Period poverty remains a critical issue in Australia, impacting health and dignity. TABOO is tackling this challenge with education, advocacy, and free product distribution.

The Global Impacts of a US Withdrawal from the WHO

With the US withdrawing from the WHO, global health coordination faces uncertainty. What does this mean for Australia’s disease preparedness, partnerships, and security?

Psychiatry: A Profession on the Brink

The NSW public psychiatry system is in crisis, with mass resignations exposing deep flaws in pay, staffing, and mental health care. What happens next could shape the future of psychiatric services across Australia.