28 Feb 2023
ATAGI gives Moderna bivalent vaccine green light
There will soon be two bivalent vaccines available to people aged 12 and over.
27 Feb 2023
Queensland pill testing move ‘will save lives’
The Queensland state government is set to introduce pill testing for the first time, a move that has been backed by the RACGP.
27 Feb 2023
A fundamental issue’: RACGP calls for changes to reproductive healthcare
At a Senate Inquiry, Dr Nicole Higgins and Professor Danielle Mazza will be pushing for greater support for GP training to build workforce capability.
23 Feb 2023
Potential blood donation changes for MSM
A shift to indivdual risk assessments has been floated, as has allowing men who have sex with men to donate plasma.
18 Aug 2023
RACGP to take part in bilateral 8CPA discussions
President Dr Nicole Higgins has welcomed the chance for general practice to have a voice in the early stages of the process.
23 Feb 2023
Dementia now greatest burden of disease in over-65s
The condition has overtaken coronary heart disease as the chronic illness most impacting the elderly, according to an AIHW report.
22 Feb 2023
Support for proposed expansion of drug diversion program
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that would see people receive a warning for first time minor drug possession.
22 Feb 2023
Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study
Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
21 Feb 2023
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP
More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
21 Feb 2023
‘Disturbing’ rate of disordered eating among young people
New research across 16 countries suggests the proportion of disordered eating among young people is as high as 22%.