21 Jul 2023

Tasmanians encouraged to prepare and protect themselves from respiratory illnesses this Winter

Tasmanians are being reminded that as respiratory illnesses circulate widely this Winter, there are familiar steps we can take to protect ourselves and each other.

20 Jul 2023

"Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Utilisation Analysis Public Release Documents"

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Utilisation Analysis Public Release Documents

20 Jul 2023

In Practice: Last chance for RACGP Awards

Nominations for the rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health categories remain open until 30 July.

20 Jul 2023

Push for earlier HIV diagnoses

Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.

20 Jul 2023

Genetic link to asymptomatic COVID: Study

Landmark research finds gene variants and exposure to the common cold could help develop more impactful COVID-19 medications.

20 Jul 2023

‘Strong concerns’: ACCC queries pathology merger bid

The regulator has said a proposed takeover of Healius by ACL, a move opposed by the RACGP, could have an adverse effect on patients.

20 Jul 2023

MyMedicare webinar coming soon

AMA members are invited to an upcoming webinar on MyMedicare/VPE

20 Jul 2023

First update to cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines in over a decade

The federal government this week announced new guidelines which could impact the care of 8 million Australians

20 Jul 2023

Closing loopholes and tightening laws to stop the flow of vapes to our kids

The Australian Medical Association has lodged its submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s consultation on the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Legislation 2023, offering broad support for the measures introduced in the bill.

20 Jul 2023

Alzheimer treatments, MS-2 Step, oral contraception and flu vaccination in the news

The AMA Vice-President was in the nation’s media this past week