19 May 2023
Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers
The trialled patch was shown to be 67% effective in desensitisation to peanuts, but an expert says it won’t be the ‘Holy Grail’.
18 May 2023
How to help patients save when prescribing expensive medication
SPONSORED: Depending on their health fund and level of cover, they may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy.
17 May 2023
Identifying the ripple effects of problem gambling
GPs have ‘an amazing role’ in embedding discussion around risk and harms through routine assessments, says expert Dr Hester Wilson.
16 May 2023
Obesity found to speed up loss of immunity from COVID vaccines
COVID vaccines are very effective, but new research suggests the immune response is not as strong in some groups.
16 May 2023
GLP-1 RA prescribing checks flagged
GPs may soon need Services Australia approval prior to prescribing the diabetes medications, following evidence of ‘high use’ outside of PBS restrictions.
15 May 2023
FP 50 decision reversed
GPs will once again be able to initiate PBS prescriptions for a commonly used paediatric asthma medication, following a strong advocacy campaign.
12 May 2023
SafeScript turns four: What have we learnt?
Three GPs reflect on the real-time monitoring system for high-risk medications, the benefits and what could be improved.
11 May 2023
How a new AI tool may predict the early signs of Parkinson’s
The technology has helped to identify potential markers in the blood of people who later developed the disease.
11 May 2023
‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination
GPs are being urged to help increase rates ahead of winter, with around three quarters of eligible residents yet to receive a booster.
10 May 2023
Shingrix to replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program
The news has been welcomed by the Immunisation Coalition, but there are also concerns about eligibility restrictions.