13 Nov 2023

Virtual reality is helping brain injury survivors regain use of their arms and hands

Survivors of brain injuries caused by stroke and other serious events can lose function in their arms and hands. An Australian company is creating a virtual reality therapy system to help survivors regain the use of these limbs.

13 Nov 2023

Telehealth bulk billing reprieve on the way

Better integrated digital assignment of benefit forms are set to provide relief for GPs currently trapped in an ‘administrative nightmare’.

13 Nov 2023

Doctors push for health approval on all new fossil fuel projects

Thousands of medical professionals say there is a need for urgent climate action, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded.

13 Nov 2023

Melbourne clinic notches up a century of care

Mont Albert Medical Centre was formed as the Roaring 1920s got into their swing – and has been going strong ever since.

12 Nov 2023

Tasmanian nurses and midwives honoured in awards ceremony

The exceptional achievements of Tasmanian nurses and midwives have been recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday, 10 November.

10 Nov 2023

'PBAC Public Summary Documents – July 2023 meeting'

PBAC Public Summary Documents – July 2023 meeting

10 Nov 2023

Australia’s ‘disempowering’ dependence on mental health medication

New data has revealed more prescriptions are being filled than ever before, but there are fears many patients are skipping follow-up care.

10 Nov 2023

Book in for a booster and protect yourself from COVID-19

Tasmanians are being urged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and, if it’s been longer than six months, to book in for a booster to ensure they are fully protected from serious illness.

10 Nov 2023

Common STIs surge among young people

Australia has seen a post-pandemic rise in gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections, with people aged 15–29 making up the majority of cases.

10 Nov 2023

Ventolin nebules shortage flagged

A shortage of the 2.5 mg/2.5 mL salbutamol inhalation solution ampoule is expected from mid next week until August 2024.