06 Jul 2023
GPs key for equitable access to glucose monitors: RACGP
An ongoing NDSS review has sparked renewed calls to allow GPs to certify patients with diabetes for access to subsidised continuous glucose monitors.
04 Jul 2023
Researchers identify first case of CTE in a female athlete
The Australian Sports Brain Bank team believe it is a ‘sentinel case’ that much can be learned from.
04 Jul 2023
Telehealth provider defies TGA semaglutide request
Eucalyptus is reportedly offering patients access to the type 2 diabetes-indicated drug for weight loss purposes, despite ongoing supply issues.
03 Jul 2023
Study linking HRT with dementia risk ‘unhelpful’
Experts point out that no causal relationship between menopausal hormone therapy and dementia has been established.
03 Jul 2023
GPs able to initiate FP 50 prescriptions again
The revised listing follows a concerted advocacy campaign and was confirmed on the same day as a number of other PBS changes.
30 Jun 2023
Psychedelic prescribing to begin for PTSD and depression
Experts are split on whether Australia is prepared for psychedelic-assisted therapy, but GPs need to be ready to answer questions and refer patients.
29 Jun 2023
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study
The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
29 Jun 2023
GP aged care standards launched for the first time
New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
28 Jun 2023
Predicted fentanyl influx prompts call for drug-testing services
The ‘common-sense’ measure has the support of the RACGP, with a spokesperson saying urgent action is needed to save lives.
28 Jun 2023
Almost all blood pressure medications reduce migraine: Study
The drugs could be used much more widely as an inexpensive preventive measure, new research suggests.