03 Oct 2023
Injections ‘no better than placebo’ for hand osteoarthritis: Study
The most effective interventions are oral NSAIDs and glucocorticoids, according to the results of a systemic review published this week.
29 Aug 2023
Home abortion follow-up test safe: Study
Rural women could benefit most from the launch of an at-home test that can replace face-to-face follow-up consults with healthcare professionals.
28 Sep 2023
AMA signs open letter in support of the Voice to Parliament
The AMA is among more than 125 health and medical organisations that have signed an open letter in support of the Voice to Parliament.
23 Sep 2023
Changes to medical device essential principles for nanomaterials
Essential principle 7 now explicitly requires that particular attention must be given to the chemical and physical properties and biocompatibility of materials used in medical devices in relation to nanomaterials.
06 Sep 2023
Demand pressures at Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital
The communities of Southern and Northern Tasmania are being urged to consider the right treatment option for their needs and reconsider attending the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department if it is not an emergency.
22 Jun 2023
COVID-19 update 16 June 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 1,592 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. As of 11:59pm Thursday 15 June, there were 118 people with COVID-19 in hospital, including five in ICU and one person ventilated.
02 Aug 2023
GAS CONNECTIONS BANNED IN NEW VICTORIAN HOMES, A HEALTHY STEP FOR FAMILIES WITH ASTHMA
Asthma Australia is applauding the Victorian Government in its landmark decision to go electric and ban gas connections in new homes applying for planning permits from 1 January 2024
03 Aug 2023
Factsheet on claiming of regional and field nerve block MBS Items
The fact sheet provides information to help support the correct billing of Medicare Benefits Schedule Items 18222 and 18225 for regional or field nerve blocks.
02 Aug 2023
Lung Foundation Australia welcomes Long COVID inquiry findings
Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s parliamentary inquiry into Long COVID
19 Jul 2023
Staff spotlight: Mary, Clinic 34
Learn more about one of our Clinic 34 social workers in Darwin.