21 Apr 2023
Should meningococcal B vaccine be added to the NIP?
Immunisation against the deadly disease is available, but for most people it comes with a hefty price tag, putting it out of reach.
20 Apr 2023
New point-of-care test for early diagnosis of preeclampsia
Australian researchers have developed a rapid test that returns a result in 15 minutes and is more accurate than current methods.
19 Apr 2023
New asthma first aid chart for combination inhalers
A prominent GP has said it is important for clinicians to be aware of the guidance, so that everyone is on ‘the same page’.
18 Apr 2023
Intermittent semaglutide availability until at least June
Supply issues will remain while the medicine’s sponsor ‘continues to build stable stock supplies over coming weeks and months’.
17 Apr 2023
Possible RSV vaccine is ‘very exciting’
Given to pregnant women, the RSV vaccine is shown to prevent severe disease for up to the first six months of life.
14 Apr 2023
Another COVID winter is coming. Is this the calm before another peak?
With winter looming, it’s worth taking stock of where we are with COVID and what we might expect, writes Professor Catherine Bennett.
13 Apr 2023
Is moderate exercise for statin users safe?
According to new research, the commonly prescribed drug does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue for people doing moderate exercise.
12 Apr 2023
Senate probe into ADHD under way
The inquiry is considering diagnosis and support for people with ADHD, with most GPs reporting a large increase in referral requests.
11 Apr 2023
Review finds nature prescriptions benefit physical and mental health
A meta-analysis of 28 studies found recipients had reduced blood pressure, as well as lower depression and anxiety scores.
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.