27 Jun 2024
Ketamine pill halves depression severity: Study
As well as being more affordable and accessible, the slow-release tablet was also found to reduce patient relapses with minimal side effects.
27 Jun 2024
$57 million for research to transform health care using the power of AI and to fight genetic disease
The Australian Government is investing almost $30 million in research into how the healthcare system can use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve people’s lives. It is also providing $27 million for genomics research to improve the diagnosis of genetic disease and cancer. Funding is from MRFF.
26 Jun 2024
ASTHMA AUSTRALIA HELPS ARABIC-SPEAKING KIDS USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO HAVE A SAY ON ASTHMA
Asthma Australia is collaborating with young students from Arabic speaking backgrounds in Western Sydney to help understand how asthma can be normalised in the school yard.
26 Jun 2024
RSV CASES ON THE MARCH, ASTHMA AUSTRALIA WARNS OF ASTHMA RISK
With winter in full swing, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) cases have now hit about 100,000 infections across the country, a higher number than for this time last year.
26 Jun 2024
Warning: Hospitalisations after consuming Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies
The NSW Chief Health Officer has issued a warning under Section 12A of the Public Health Act, for the community not to consume Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies after several people presented to hospital experiencing unexpected toxicity.
26 Jun 2024
CHF calls for education to support consumers following vaping reforms
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) congratulates the Australian Government on the Senate passing its vaping legislation today
26 Jun 2024
Shortages of critical pain relief continue – advice to clinicians
Long standing challenges around the supply of critical pain relief medicines continue to cause anxiety and leave patients, their families, and health professionals distressed.
26 Jun 2024
PBAC recommends subsidised RSV vaccine for pregnant women
The committee has backed Abrysvo being added to the NIP, but GPs have warned additional supply must be guaranteed to ensure a successful rollout.
26 Jun 2024
Gaps to fill in follow-up care of preterm babies
New guidance is out for best practice and coordinating timely referrals to address inconsistencies in the care of babies born before 32 weeks.