11 Jul 2023
MS-2 Step access set to expand
Medical abortions will become easier to access under landmark regulation changes due to come into effect on 1 August.
11 Jul 2023
‘Catch up’ HPV test may benefit older women
New research suggests screening women aged 65 and over who have never been tested for HPV could improve cervical cancer prevention.
10 Jul 2023
New advice for ‘unprecedented’ antibiotics shortage
With ongoing supply issues, Therapeutic Guidelines has released a guide for prescribers on alternatives in the absence of first-line therapies.
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.