New insomnia treatment gets the nod
If insomnia keeps you awake at night, Flinders University researchers recommend a trip to the doctor – not for a sleeping pill prescription but for a […]
Sore throat? Don’t expect antibiotics
Doctors still frequently prescribe antibiotics for ‘strep throat’ – without using an extended consultation that may indicate a viral infection rather than a bacterial one, a […]
Self-managed care improves perceived health among the 60+
A study led by Flinders University and Deakin University has shown that older Australians living with multiple chronic diseases perceive their health to be better after […]
Farewell John Litt – leaving the party, but not turning out the lights
“It’s far more effective to work with people. Psychologists will tell you that if you directly challenge someone, they will often respond negatively. “I hope that […]
Flinders Professor wins prestigious medical award
Flinders Professor Michael Kidd has been awarded the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) most prestigious honour, the Rose-Hunt Award.
Flinders trains China’s new GP trainers
Medical specialists from China’s Central South University will spend the next few weeks learning about rural and remote general practice at Flinders.
Flinders set to train China’s new GPs
Flinders University will set up a new general practice (GP) research and training centre in China, providing a platform for medical graduates to become China’s first wave of GPs.