18 Jul 2023
Data strategy 2023–2028 published after extensive public consultation
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has published its Data Strategy 2023–2028 after an extensive public consultation across 2022–2023.
18 Jul 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ ready to take the pitch
Australia prepares for history as it welcomes teams from across the globe to the largest female sporting event in the world.
18 Jul 2023
Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Outcome Statement.
Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Outcome Statement
17 Jul 2023
Meningococcal case 17 July 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a nine-year-old boy from metropolitan Adelaide. The case has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.
17 Jul 2023
Good results from pharmacists in general practice: Study
A literature review suggests basing pharmacists in general practice leads to ‘positive’ outcomes – but more evidence may be needed.
17 Jul 2023
Research finds chess and crosswords help lower dementia risk
Mentally stimulating activities like games are helpful to lower the risk for one of the leading causes of death in Australia.
17 Jul 2023
GPs’ mobile outreach clinic transforms Hep C treatment
With social barriers now the main obstacle to care for many patients, the Kombi Clinic is revolutionising treatment options for vulnerable groups.
14 Jul 2023
Ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression: Study
New Australian-led research shows a 10-fold treatment advantage for the drug compared with placebo.
14 Jul 2023
Plea for flu vaccine rollout boost
Frustrated GPs say urgent help is needed to improve flu immunisation rates, with just one third of Australians vaccinated.
14 Jul 2023
Substitution of Budesonide + Formoterol listings
Important Information for Authorised Prescribers and Approved Pharmacists