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.

11 Jan 2024

Vaping reforms begin

With the first stage of the federal government’s vaping reforms beginning this month the government is providing information and a webinar for healthcare providers.

11 Jan 2024

AMA/DoH webinar on the scope of practice review

AMA members are invited to take part in the webinar and submit questions ahead of the event.

11 Jan 2024

AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship: Spotlight on Dr Amy Rosser

Applications for the 2024 Indigenous Medical Scholarship close on 31 January. This week past scholarship recipient Dr Amy Rosser shares her career story.