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

06 Jan 2023

Community urged be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases

06 Jan 2023

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Community urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

05 Jan 2023

Medical practitioner reprimanded and suspended for failing to obtain patient’s informed consent and making inappropriate comments

A medical practitioner who failed to obtain a patient’s informed consent for an operation and made inappropriate comments has been reprimanded and had their registration suspended by a tribunal

05 Jan 2023

Health reform an ‘urgent priority’: Premiers’ new year push

Health reform an ‘urgent priority’: Premiers’ new year push