15 Jan 2025
Study uncovers 300 new genetic links to depression
It is hoped the findings will help identify biological drivers to develop targeted treatments and more accurately predict risk.
15 Jan 2025
Long-acting contraceptives and cancer risk
A new study has found long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk.
15 Jan 2025
Outstanding contributions recognised in Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the Royal Hobart Hospital’s 2024 Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year award winners.
14 Jan 2025
Unnecessary tests and treatments in low value critical care
Dr Gerben Keijzers is a Senior Staff Specialist Emergency Physician at the Gold Coast University Hospital Emergency Department.
14 Jan 2025
New expert joins Guidelines Committee
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) is pleased to welcome Ms Adele Berry to the Australian Asthma Handbook Guidelines Committee.
14 Jan 2025
‘No plans’ to allow private health cover of GP care
The Health Minister ruled out scrapping a ban on the insurers subsidising GP visits, citing concerns it would create a two-tier healthcare system.
14 Jan 2025
First ever National Autism Strategy launched
The report says there are ‘high levels of unmet demand’ and significant diagnosis delays, with GPs often the first point of contact.
14 Jan 2025
Further progress on rural generalist recognition
The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’
14 Jan 2025
Dire 60-day script predictions fail to materialise
As well as saving patients money, more pharmacies have opened than have closed since the policy first came into effect in September 2023.
14 Jan 2025
Hepatitis C testing and treatment improved by a Clinical Nurse Consultant
Hepatitis C testing rates have tripled in the South Western Sydney region in the past year and treatment rates continue to climb, thanks to a targeted program supporting GPs to identify and care for patients with the chronic health condition.