27 Jul 2023
Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening
Use of the screening option has at least doubled in each quarter since eligibility expanded, MBS statistics show.
27 Jul 2023
TGA flags focus on illegal vapes
Unlawful nicotine vaping products and medicinal cannabis advertising are priority areas for the medicine regulator for the next year.
27 Jul 2023
Australian study backs AMA sugar tax call
New research showing more than 500,000 cavities could be prevented over 10 years if a sugar tax was introduced provides yet another reason for the federal government to introduce the AMA’s proposed sugar tax.
27 Jul 2023
Australian women invited to shape a better health system
The National Women’s Health Advisory Council wants to hear women’s experiences in the health system to help overcome gender biases.
27 Jul 2023
Climate change health strategy a good start but more action is needed
The development of a Commonwealth Government strategy on health and climate change is welcome but doesn’t sufficiently address the health impacts of climate change.
27 Jul 2023
‘I have a GP’ initiative launches
The AMA has launched a new initiative to encourage a conversation among doctors about the importance of having a GP and taking care of their own health.
27 Jul 2023
AMA webinar on MyMedicare
Are you unsure about MyMedicare and what it will mean for you and your patients? The AMA is hosting a MyMedicare information webinar on August 10 at 7pm AEST to answer your questions.
27 Jul 2023
Daily aspirin increases brain bleeds: Study
Prescribing healthy patients low-dose aspirin does not prevent stroke but does increase risk of intracerebral bleeding, new research finds.
27 Jul 2023
Precision oncology launches across Australia
More than 23,000 people with incurable cancers are set to benefit from an initiative to fund genetic testing and identify targeted treatments.