07 Nov 2023

Senate menopause inquiry called

Members of the Upper House will look into the health and economic effect of perimenopause and menopause.

06 Nov 2023

New clinical guideline for abortion care released

The guidance has been described as an ‘important step’ towards universal access to safe and high-quality abortion care

06 Nov 2023

Semaglutide shortage sparks patient demands for alternatives

But in Australia, the new drug generating the most interest is still in its infancy – and not yet listed on the PBS.

06 Nov 2023

Global event promotes side effect reporting

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) teams up annually with medicines safety organisations and regulators around the world to promote #MedSafetyWeek. This year’s event runs from 6 to 12 November.

06 Nov 2023

Applications for RACGP Mentoring Program closing soon

The ‘two-way street’ offers rewarding benefits and a sense of connection for both mentors and mentees alike, past participants say.

03 Nov 2023

Extreme grass pollen level forecast across Victoria

Extreme grass pollen level is forecast today across northern Victoria and a state-wide extreme grass pollen forecast is anticipated on Monday 6 November. These conditions are expected to persist through to at least Thursday next week. A high pollen forecast is also predicted today for Canberra.

03 Nov 2023

COVID-19 update 3 November 2023

COVID Cases in SA There have been 1,691 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. As of 11:59pm Tuesday 31 October, there were 36 people with COVID-19 in hospital.

03 Nov 2023

‘We are heading for a crisis’: Can GP home visits be revived?

They used to be a staple of general practice, but home visits have more than halved in recent years. GPs give their take on the situation.

03 Nov 2023

Warning: Multiple types of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) circulating in NSW

NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) currently circulating in NSW.

03 Nov 2023

Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline

Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.