01 Jul 2024

Multivitamins don’t help longevity: Study

The study found a 4% higher mortality risk for those on multivitamins after analysing nearly 400,000 study participants.

01 Jul 2024

Bowel cancer screening changes launch

Patients aged 45 and above are now able to receive a free kit in a bid to boost plummeting screening rates and increase early diagnoses.

01 Jul 2024

Nearly 100 aged care facilities record COVID vax rates below 10%

With more than 450 active outbreaks at last count, experts say the ‘disappointingly low’ coverage is putting the already vulnerable at risk.

28 Jun 2024

July MBS changes revealed

MBS indexation and the removal of COVID telehealth rebates and exemptions headline this year’s updates.

28 Jun 2024

Funding boost will see ePrescribing expand into hospitals

SPONSORED: Uptake continues to grow, with 189 million electronic prescriptions issued by more than 80,000 prescribers as of January 2024

28 Jun 2024

Most RACFs falling short of minimum care standards: Report

New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.

28 Jun 2024

Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years

The RACGP says the 10th edition of its Red Book has undergone rigorous updates to ensure it is accessible and relevant to Australia’s changing healthcare landscape.

27 Jun 2024

In Practice: RACGP President elections now open

With campaign season fast approaching, prospective candidates have until Sunday 21 July to submit their nomination.

27 Jun 2024

GPs forced to manage critical pain relief shortage ‘as best we can’

Patients and doctors are becoming increasingly distressed about the shortfall, which has been impacting care for more than 18 months.

27 Jun 2024

Ketamine pill halves depression severity: Study

As well as being more affordable and accessible, the slow-release tablet was also found to reduce patient relapses with minimal side effects.