09 Jan 2023
Be positive that you're negative for an STI
Concerns over an annual spike in sexually transmissible infections (STIs) post-festive season has prompted calls for the the state’s party-goers to test early in the new year
09 Jan 2023
COVID cases drop to lowest level in over a month
Queensland Health is encouraged by a fall in the state’s reported positive COVID-19 cases as the festive season comes to an end.
09 Jan 2023
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Radio National on 9 January 2023
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adjunct Professor John Skerritt's interview with Hamish Macdonald on ABC Radio National on 9 January 2023
09 Jan 2023
New antiviral may offer ‘less cumbersome’ COVID treatment option
The Chinese-developed oral antiviral reportedly achieves similar outcomes to Paxlovid, but with fewer side effects and drug–drug interactions.
09 Jan 2023
Which baby sleep interventions are most effective?
With many parents now using behavioural sleep interventions, a new study examines which of the most common work best and cause the least harm.
06 Jan 2023
In Practice: Temporary telehealth exemption
Until at least 31 March, high-risk COVID patients seeking PCR testing will not need to have an established clinical relationship to access telehealth.
06 Jan 2023
‘So many wonderful things’: Why this GP couple went rural
Drs Gerard and Melanie Considine were among the first new Rural Generalist Fellows. They tell newsGP what draws them to their work.
06 Jan 2023
New year brings cheaper medicines
The maximum cost of subsidised prescriptions has been cut for the first time since the PBS was introduced 75 years ago.
06 Jan 2023
Be informed before having cosmetic surgery
If you are considering cosmetic surgery, it is important that you get trustworthy information first. Information and resources are now available to help you make the safer choice