13 Sep 2023
A smart gas-sensing capsule invented in Australia could soon help people living with bowel syndromes
Doctors could soon use the smart Atmo Gas Capsule to diagnose and treat bowel syndromes, replacing invasive or hard to interpret methods. The Australian company Atmos Biosciences is developing and marketing this new device.
12 Sep 2023
Lack of remote healthcare proving deadly
Avoidable deaths and hospitalisations continue to soar in Australia’s remote areas, where people miss out on billions in healthcare funding.
12 Sep 2023
GPs again listed among Australia’s most ethical
But those who do not offer bulk billing for medical appointments are seen as ‘unethical’, according to a new report.
12 Sep 2023
Medical deans say GP funding and pay review ‘urgently needed’
The recommendation is among 23 suggestions in a position paper advocating for a ‘skilled, sufficient and sustained’ general practice workforce.
12 Sep 2023
Travellers urged to exercise caution and avoid animal bites
NSW Health is warning people who are travelling overseas to exercise caution around animals, following many reports of travellers requiring healthcare upon arrival home due to animal bites or scratches sustained during their travels.
11 Sep 2023
What does an eating disorder look like? Part 2
According to an advocate with lived experience, asking for help can be one of the largest obstacles to overcome on the road to recovery.
11 Sep 2023
GPs consider interstate move amid tax grab
More than one third of respondents to a recent newsGP poll said they would be willing to pack up and move if it meant more favourable payroll tax settings.
11 Sep 2023
Call for views on scope of practice
A review into scope of practice, which seeks to ‘unleash’ the potential of the health workforce, is open for feedback.
11 Sep 2023
ASTHMA WARNING: SYDNEY SMOKE HAZE DROPS AIR QUALITY
SYDNEY: Asthma Australia is urging people with asthma, respiratory or heart conditions to avoid exposure to hazard reduction burn smoke that has been causing poor air quality over consecutive days.
11 Sep 2023
Unleashing the potential of our health workforce
The Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review is seeking submissions to better understand how health professionals work across primary care.