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.