22 Jun 2023

Hurry! Last week to nominate for the 2023 AMA Awards!

Nominations are still open, but you will only have until 30 June to nominate for the awards.

21 Jun 2023

People seeking help for alcohol reaches decade-long peak

Almost half of all substance use treatment episodes involve alcohol as a drug of concern, new data shows.

21 Jun 2023

Low-dose aspirin increases anaemia risk: Study

Researchers suggest regular monitoring for anaemia should be considered for older adults who regularly take the medication.

21 Jun 2023

Will generative AI have a role in general practice?

When a newsGP article looked into privacy concerns around the use of tools such as ChatGPT, readers wondered about the broader picture.

21 Jun 2023

Funding rates for health and medical research

Read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funding between 2020 and 2022.

20 Jun 2023

Meningococcal case 20 June 2023

A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 25-year-old man from metropolitan Adelaide. The case has been admitted to hospital and is in a critical condition.

20 Jun 2023

Dentist reprimanded for professional misconduct

A South Australian tribunal has found a dentist guilty of professional misconduct for falsifying medical certificates.

20 Jun 2023

Infectious disease institute a step closer

A new institute to protect Australians against future infectious diseases and pandemics is one step closer.

20 Jun 2023

RACGP calls for end to immigration detention

Advocates hope a new position statement, released on World Refugee Day, will pave the way for better care of Australia’s most marginalised patients.

20 Jun 2023

Vital new Long COVID resources now available; immunisation still crucial

With a fifth wave of COVID infections now threatening Australia, Lung Foundation Australia is urging people to protect themselves and loved ones.