11 Sep 2023
Medical devices vigilance program pilot
The TGA is commencing a new Medical Devices Vigilance Program (MDVP). The MDVP will begin as a 12-month pilot. The pilot is designed to support medical device sponsors comply with regulation and give the public confidence that sponsors are meeting their responsibilities.
08 Sep 2023
COVID-19 update 8 September 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 612 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
08 Sep 2023
Generative AI and the future of medicine
RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman reflects on the disruptive potential of large language models in healthcare.
08 Sep 2023
Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – September 2023
Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – September 2023
08 Sep 2023
Review of cancer related surrogate outcomes used for Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) decision making
Review of cancer related surrogate outcomes used for Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) decision making
08 Sep 2023
NSW community urged to be on alert amid rise in listeriosis
NSW Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis, following several confirmed cases of listeria infection in NSW.
08 Sep 2023
Simple swaps key to preventing hip fractures
From diet shifts to limiting alcohol, small changes can have an exponential impact on increasing bone density, research has revealed.
08 Sep 2023
Acclaimed end of life doco now available in new formats
The Live the life you please feature film has had an extraordinary impact on Australia’s understanding of palliative care, and is now being rolled out in new formats to increase its reach and influence
07 Sep 2023
Do NSAIDs increase clot risk in women on the pill?
Experts question research that suggests women who use both oral contraceptive and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories may be at greater risk.
07 Sep 2023
Sports injury database ‘would be a crucial resource’
A Senate report into concussion has broadly been welcomed, although there is no firm recommendation for evidence-based guidelines for GPs.