21 Jul 2023

Call to get ‘ducks in a row’ for MS-2 Step changes

With medical abortion prescribing set to expand significantly next month, there are evolving concerns when it comes to ensuring patient safety.

21 Jul 2023

GlucaGen Hypokit in short supply until October

Another diabetes medication is now facing supply issues, adding to worldwide shortages of semaglutide and dulaglutide.

21 Jul 2023

New CVD guideline and risk calculator expected to help millions

An Australian-specific calculator is a key feature of the toolkit refresh, which targets conditions responsible for one in four deaths each year.

20 Jul 2023

Genetic link to asymptomatic COVID: Study

Landmark research finds gene variants and exposure to the common cold could help develop more impactful COVID-19 medications.

20 Jul 2023

Push for earlier HIV diagnoses

Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.

19 Jul 2023

Are casual references to psychological issues impacting clinical care?

While the broad acceptance of mental health care has reduced stigma, researchers say emotions like sadness are being ‘pathologised, rather than normalised’.

19 Jul 2023

Study identifies main source of Strep A transmission

Researchers say that prevention and control strategies such as vaccines should consider the role of throat carriage, not just skin infections.

25 Aug 2023

New asthma charts ‘very useful to have at one’s fingertips’

Updated medication charts will help curb complacency, overuse of available treatments, and keep management up to date, experts say.

25 Aug 2023

Surge in MBS spending predicted: Report

According to the Intergenerational Report released this week, real Government expenditure per capita is likely to go up by 25%.

25 Aug 2023

‘Even if I won the Lotto, I would do the same’: Dr Anju Aggarwal profile

Arriving in Australia with a small suitcase and a head full of dreams, the college’s GP of the year reflects on what inspires her.