12 Jan 2024
Perinatal depression leads to increased risk of death: Study
A review of one million people has linked perinatal depression to an increased risk of taking one’s own life, even decades after giving birth.
12 Jan 2024
New tool assists GPs to recommend appropriate level of mental health support
One in five Australian adults aged 16 to 85 years will experience a mental illness each year and almost half will experience a mental disorder in their lifetime.
11 Jan 2024
Have your bulk billing behaviours changed since 1 November?
The Department of Health and Aged Care is inviting feedback from general practices about its Strengthening Medicare reforms.
11 Jan 2024
Obesity management focus of latest dinner, learning series
The second in Sydney South West GP Link’s Learning and Dinner series focused on obesity.
11 Jan 2024
‘Extremely agitated’ patient pulls gun on GP
The RACGP is urging members to seek out support after police shot and killed a man who had held a GP hostage for parts of a ‘terrifying’ two-hour stand-off.
11 Jan 2024
New COVID variant ‘taking off like a rocket’
Despite states and territories reporting large case increases, many Australians have not received booster vaccinations to protect against JN.1.
11 Jan 2024
Research provides hope for type 1 diabetes ‘cure’
Further trials are needed, but the use of rare cancer drugs to assist in restoring insulin production is showing promise.
11 Jan 2024
National Allied Health Virtual Research Forum 2024 – Call for submissions
Join us for a half-day virtual event on 30 April 2024 as we discuss and explore how allied health researchers can work with policymakers.
11 Jan 2024
Information on the conflict in Israel and Gaza
The AMA supports the principle of medical neutrality in the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
11 Jan 2024
New DVA quick tip for health providers on billing for compensation claims
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has released a new quick tip to help health providers understand the requirements when billing for compensation claims.