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