16 Nov 2023
Respiratory-related antimicrobial prescribing ‘too high’: AURA 2023
Hundreds of Australians die each year due to drug-resistant infections exacerbated by antimicrobial overuse, according to the ACSQHC.
15 Nov 2023
Improving neuroendocrine cancer care amongst GPs
SPONSORED: The disease is more prevalent than ovarian and brain cancer, but many medical professionals still don’t know the symptoms.
13 Nov 2023
Telehealth bulk billing reprieve on the way
Better integrated digital assignment of benefit forms are set to provide relief for GPs currently trapped in an ‘administrative nightmare’.
13 Nov 2023
Doctors push for health approval on all new fossil fuel projects
Thousands of medical professionals say there is a need for urgent climate action, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded.
09 Nov 2023
‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice
An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
10 Nov 2023
Ventolin nebules shortage flagged
A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.
10 Nov 2023
Common STIs surge among young people
Australia has seen a post-pandemic rise in gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections, with people aged 15–29 making up the majority of cases.
10 Nov 2023
Australia’s ‘disempowering’ dependence on mental health medication
New data has revealed more prescriptions are being filled than ever before, but there are fears many patients are skipping follow-up care.
09 Nov 2023
More evidence testosterone safe for gender-affirming care
New research also shows GPs are ‘very much capable’ of providing the treatment, but experts say significant barriers still hamper access.
09 Nov 2023
Study calls for population-wide genomic screening
Expanded testing for three genetic conditions could save lives and money, Monash University research suggests.