27 Mar 2023

Introducing new video case studies to encourage women to undergo breast screening.

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in Australian women. To help encourage women to book a free breast screening mammogram BreastScreen Australia has released 4 new inspirational videos.

27 Mar 2023

Second case of Murray Valley encephalitis detected in NSW this season

Communities on the NSW and Victorian border are reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation of a second case of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus infection in NSW.

27 Mar 2023

Finding new drugs for depression in bipolar disorder

People with bipolar disorder are depressed for almost half their lives but there is no effective treatment. After searching drug profiles, psychiatrist Professor Michael Berk discovered the common high blood pressure drug candesartan could help. He is testing candesartan in a clinical trial.

27 Mar 2023

Responding to queries from a research administration officer and stakeholders regarding the Medical Research Future Fund.

Read our responses to questions from research administration officers (RAOs) and other stakeholders relating to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

27 Mar 2023

Release of the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023 – 2027

The Australian Government has announced the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework. The framework supports registered nurses to work to their full ability in rural and remote healthcare settings

27 Mar 2023

Pharmacy reform could save more than $800m annually

Allowing patients two months’ supply of some medications would halve dispensing fees, the RACGP has said.

27 Mar 2023

‘Deeply confronting’ findings show acute distress of AHPRA notifications

The regulator has released study findings showing there were 16 suicides over four years among practitioners facing regulatory scrutiny.

27 Mar 2023

COMMISSIONER FINDS WOOD HEATER SMOKE TOXIC AND SHOULD BE PHASED OUT

Asthma Australia is throwing its full support behind recommendations set down by the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment

26 Mar 2023

Meningococcal case

ase of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 24-year-old male from rural South Australia. The patient presented to hospital early in the course of the illness, was diagnosed and treated promptly and has now been discharged. Identification of the strain is in progress.

25 Mar 2023

Measles case 25 March 2023

SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a three-year-old boy from regional South Australia who acquired the infection whilst travelling overseas