31 Jul 2024
Government reveals disability royal commission response
Healthcare changes are on the way after 130 recommendations were accepted in principle, but the future of several key asks remains unclear.
31 Jul 2024
New data explores veterans’ hospital admissions for suicidality and self-harm
CONTENT WARNING: This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm.
31 Jul 2024
Agenda for the November 2024 PBAC meeting – 31 July 2024
Agenda for the November 2024 PBAC meeting – 31 July 2024
31 Jul 2024
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned\
Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
31 Jul 2024
RACGP endorses ‘landmark’ safe deprescribing guide
Limited guidance on safely stopping antidepressants is being addressed as new advice for Australian general practice gets the green light.
31 Jul 2024
GPs warned amid worsening Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Healthcare professionals should have a ‘high index of suspicion’ for the disease, with dozens of cases already confirmed across Victoria.
30 Jul 2024
Cystic fibrosis medication expanded on PBS
Doctors can soon prescribe subsidised Trikafta to children earlier, in a ‘lifechanging’ move set to save families $250,000 each year.
30 Jul 2024
GP ‘speed dates’ show students the value of general practice
The RACGP used the weekend’s Australian Medical Students Association conference to spruik the profession and inspire the next generation.
30 Jul 2024
$19 million for research using mRNA to prevent cancer and treat disease
The Australian Government is investing over $19 million into research that uses mRNA – the medical technology that underpins the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
30 Jul 2024
Prepare clients for 3G network switch off
From 1 September 2024, major telecommunications providers will be switching off their 3G network. This may impact older people using 3G enabled devices, such as personal medical or alert alarms. Find out how you can prepare.