23 Aug 2023

Diabetes study successfully uses hookworm to combat disease

Patients involved in the trial are choosing to live with worms in their gut, with research finding the larvae can improve insulin resistance.

23 Aug 2023

BCNA celebrates recent PBAC decisions

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has welcomed a decision to recommend a crucial drug to treat early-stage triple negative breast cancer for a government subsidy.

22 Aug 2023

Anti-inflammatory could boost emergency contraceptive: Study

Researchers have called for further work into what they have called the ‘really exciting’ findings of a trial undertaken in Hong Kong.

22 Aug 2023

GP shortage bites despite rising IMG numbers

A record influx of doctors has not put an end to ongoing GP shortages in many Australian communities.

22 Aug 2023

Why AHPRA makes you declare parking fines (in some states)

A review into the criminal history registration standard is underway, which has drawn attention to the current requirements.

22 Aug 2023

NSW Opposition joins pleas for payroll tax amnesty

The state Liberal Party will move an amendment to postpone the tax grab, as medical centres warn of mass closures.

21 Aug 2023

Pharmacy prescribing trial protocol made public

After months of speculation the NSW pharmacy prescribing trial protocol for uncomplicated UTIs has been registered on the ANZCTR.

21 Aug 2023

Cairns Youth and Careers Expo – 24 August 2023

Visit the us the Careers in Mental Health booth and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.

21 Aug 2023

New scholarships to boost the mental health, alcohol and other drug workforce

Applications are now open for a new scholarship program for Victorian mental health and wellbeing workers.

21 Aug 2023

Yearly bulk billing rates plummet

Practices are being forced to pass on their costs to patients, as owners worry about skyrocketing bills and the looming spectre of payroll tax.