14 Mar 2023
2023 Lung Health Legend Award Winners
We are so pleased to announce our 2023 Lung Health Legend Award winners. These awards recognise individuals who have contributed over a substantial period of time to advancing Lung Foundation Australia’s Mission and Vision.
13 Mar 2023
NMBA is preparing nurses and midwives to enter the workforce more efficiently.
Steady growth in the number of Australian and overseas qualified nurses and midwives applying for registration is being further boosted by a range of measures the NMBA is introducing to get them work-ready sooner to ease the strain on the existing workforce
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.