13 Mar 2023

Pilot may determine viability of long COVID management models

Dr Ken McCroary on the results of tracking post-COVID sequalae in south-west Sydney, and what is needed for long-term viability of a GP-led clinic.

13 Mar 2023

‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas

Recent rule changes have exacerbated pressure on remote general practice, underlining the need for urgent reform, according to RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.

13 Mar 2023

Paracetamol pack sizes should be reduced further: RACGP

The college has also renewed its calls for the TGA to up-schedule all modified release paracetamol to prescription-only.

11 Mar 2023

Meningococcal Case 11 March 2023

A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 28-year-old male from metropolitan Adelaide. The patient has been admitted to hospital and is in a critical condition

11 Mar 2023

The Murray Valley encephalitis virus has been found in NSW

Communities across NSW are encouraged to take measures to protect themselves against mosquito bites following the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus in a mosquito in Menindee

10 Mar 2023

COVID-19 update March 10 2023

COVID Cases in SA There have been 1,712 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

10 Mar 2023

COVID-19 update 10 March 2023

WA Health is reporting a total of 2,546 new cases in the past week to 4pm yesterday (9 March 2023). As of 4pm yesterday, there were 1,413 active cases in Western Australia

10 Mar 2023

Is human gene editing good for our health? A citizens’ jury speaks

Gene editing allows us to modify our genes. This can cure diseases. But it could also be used in the future to select for traits that give social or competitive advantages. Professor Nicol asked a citizens’ jury to decide under what circumstances we should allow human gene editing.

10 Mar 2023

Upcoming health and medical research grant opportunities

You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from April 2023.

10 Mar 2023

Update on the status of voluntary assisted dying.

Statement from the Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission