19 May 2023
COVID-19 update 19 May 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 3,256 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week
19 May 2023
St Helen's Private Hospital Closure
St Helen's Private Hospital is a private mental health facility operated by Healthscope in Hobart. Healthscope has announced it will be closing the hospital next month. Hospital services will end in June and the building will be up for sale in July.
19 May 2023
National Palliative Care Week
Join us in putting 'Matters of Life and Death' front and centre, 21 to 27 May.
19 May 2023
‘We are going to miss out’: Stark warning on IMG recruitment
While New Zealand can process IMGs within three months, Australia’s bureaucracy is proving a major barrier to addressing workforce shortages.
19 May 2023
No progress on lowering preterm birth rate in past decade: WHO
More than 150 million babies were born early between 2010–20, a new report highlighting the global ‘silent emergency’ shows.
19 May 2023
Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers
The trialled patch was shown to be 67% effective in desensitisation to peanuts, but an expert says it won’t be the ‘Holy Grail’.
18 May 2023
How to help patients save when prescribing expensive medication
SPONSORED: Depending on their health fund and level of cover, they may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy.
18 May 2023
Budget ‘excellent’ for remote healthcare: RACGP Rural Chair
Associate Professor Michael Clements shares his view on measures for areas disproportionately affected by workforce and chronic health issues.
18 May 2023
MJA seeking new Deputy Medical Editor
The Medical Journal of Australia is looking for a new Deputy Medical Editor — is this you?