23 Feb 2023
Dementia now greatest burden of disease in over-65s
The condition has overtaken coronary heart disease as the chronic illness most impacting the elderly, according to an AIHW report.
22 Feb 2023
Support for proposed expansion of drug diversion program
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation that would see people receive a warning for first time minor drug possession.
22 Feb 2023
Maternal infection may increase childhood leukaemia risk: Study
Genital and urinary tract infections had the strongest associations with subsequent leukaemia risk in children, the research found.
22 Feb 2023
Upcoming MBS changes GPs need to know
A series of MBS changes impacting general practice will go live on 1 March.
22 Feb 2023
‘Strong Born’ a new campaign supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to yarn about FASD
Today, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) supported by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), will launch the Strong Born campaign
21 Feb 2023
Pharmacist Scholarship Applications Open
NACCHO is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2nd year of the NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship* which provides subsidy and support for prospective or current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacy students.
21 Feb 2023
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP
More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
21 Feb 2023
‘Disturbing’ rate of disordered eating among young people
New research across 16 countries suggests the proportion of disordered eating among young people is as high as 22%.
21 Feb 2023
Mystery over proposed pharmacy prescribing ‘trials’
NSW pharmacists will be able to side-step the TGA and extend oral contraception by July – but patient safety protections remain unclear.
21 Feb 2023
‘GPs can no longer subsidise care’: Bulk billing hits lowest mark in a decade
Fresh figures show general practice bulk-billing rates continue to slide as the Department of Health releases new details for the first time.