07 Jun 2023
Lead detected in water at Yarrabah educational facilities
Bottled water and free and voluntary blood tests are being provided to children and staff at Yarrabah educational facilities after testing detected lead in the water.
07 Jun 2023
New GP hub to provide ‘360-degree’ eating disorder support
The digital platform is due to launch in the second half of 2023 and will offer a suite of tailored treatment options.
07 Jun 2023
Call for GPs to connect unpaid carers with free support
SPONSORED: More than 2.65 million Australians are unpaid carers, but many don’t know about the free services available to support them.
07 Jun 2023
Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link
But an Australian study looking at the effectiveness of alcohol intervention targeting women has shown promise for change.
06 Jun 2023
TGA issues oral anticoagulants warning
Reports of serious kidney damage in rare circumstances have prompted a class-wide update to the medications’ product information.
06 Jun 2023
GP in defamation battle gets pre-trial lift
Dr Adam Smith has welcomed the rejection of many imputations alleged by a naturopath, but says his life remains largely on hold.
06 Jun 2023
Consultation open for development of the Fourth National Hepatitis B Strategy 2023–2030 and Sixth National Hepatitis C Strategy 2023–2030
We are seeking feedback from health professionals, researchers, community organisations and people living with or affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
06 Jun 2023
Meet Senior Psychologist, Chloe
As a senior psychologist in Cancer Care at Royal Darwin Hospital, Chloe says people are the most rewarding part of her job.
06 Jun 2023
Australia has enviable childhood vaccination rates, but the increasingly vulnerable adult population is being left behind, writes Dr Sarah Chu.
Australia has enviable childhood vaccination rates, but the increasingly vulnerable adult population is being left behind, writes Dr Sarah Chu.
05 Jun 2023
Why responsible general practice tech disposal matters
Dr Rob Hosking discusses how digital waste is not only a risk to the environment, but potentially patient privacy.