07 Jun 2024
Renewed push for alcohol warning labels
Research suggesting fewer than one in two Australians know drinking can cause cancer has led to a call for more public awareness.
07 Jun 2024
GPs’ crazy reminder to look after mental health
The medical world has come out in force to mark CrazySocks4Docs, with the RACGP using it as an opportunity to protest mandatory reporting laws.
07 Jun 2024
Aspiring paediatrician awarded Indigenous Medical Scholarship
A WA medical student who has her eyes set on a career in developmental paediatrics has been awarded an AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship to be presented at the AMA-AIDA Taskforce on Indigenous Health today.
07 Jun 2024
Proactive monitoring of highest-risk medical device clinical trials
We are reviewing the safety information supporting notifications of the highest-risk implantable and cardiac invasive medical devices used in first-in-human clinical trials.
07 Jun 2024
New report lists key priorities for supporting region’s primary care workforce
During March and April, SWSPHN held a series of Local Health Forums throughout the region.
06 Jun 2024
Inquiry backs AMA calls regarding risk of legalising cannabis for recreational use
A Senate Committee has made recommendations in line with the AMA’s submission urging against legalising recreational cannabis.
06 Jun 2024
Calls to change medical journals’ Big Tobacco policies
More than 30 leading medical journals still accept tobacco-funded research, prompting an expert to ask, ‘where do you draw the line?’
06 Jun 2024
Breast cancer detection delayed by COVID-19
The rate of metastatic breast cancer doubled after breast screening programs shut down during the pandemic.
06 Jun 2024
College backs GP access to referral-free angiography
But while supportive, the RACGP has suggested changing the new item number’s proposed wording.