31 May 2023
Protect yourself and your mob from the flu this winter
Influenza (also known as 'flu') is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. There are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your mob from flu.
31 May 2023
New stats show World No Tobacco Day still needed
This World No Tobacco Day, Lung Foundation Australia pauses to reflect on the many steps our nation has taken to curb tobacco use while highlighting the insidious methods of Big Tobacco when it comes to issues like vaping, which show the fight is still far from over.
31 May 2023
GPs encouraged to call out racism in healthcare
The RACGP’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chair says reconciliation’s role in improving health outcomes cannot be overstated.
31 May 2023
Aged care COVID vaccination rates still lagging
More than half of aged care residents are yet to receive their booster – and winter is coming – writes Associate Professor Hassan Vally.
31 May 2023
Paediatric psychotropic dispensing doubles in less than 10 years
New research shows use of the medications has soared since 2013, but there ‘may be more to it than first meets the eye’.
30 May 2023
RACGP opposes GLP-1 RA prescribing restrictions
Changing the authority type for initiating the diabetes medication will make it difficult for ‘already burdened’ GPs to negotiate, the PBS has been told.
30 May 2023
Smoking target ‘cannot be achieved’ on current trends: Study
Researchers say more investment is needed to ensure the country gets back on track to reduce smoking rate to 5% of adults.
30 May 2023
Bowel cancer incidence rates up 266% among 15–24-year-olds
Research has found age bias as a perceived barrier to getting a diagnosis for the deadly cancer – but a GP expert says there are other factors.
30 May 2023
Lifeblood sexual activity and PrEP deferrals
On 25 May 2023 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved applications submitted by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood) to remove most of the sexual activity ineligibility criteria for plasma donors used for fractionated products only.
30 May 2023
Public consultation: Guidelines on compounding medicine
Public consultation has opened on the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s draft revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines. The Board is reviewing the guidelines, which it first published in 2015, to ensure they are relevant, contemporary and effective.