31 Jan 2025
New link between the gut and hypertension revealed
Research has found exactly how low dietary fibre causes a leaky gut, allowing microbes to pass into the body and increase inflammation.
31 Jan 2025
Nutrient deficit common in type 2 diabetes patients
A review of data spanning 25 years found 45% of patients had multiple micronutrient deficiencies, with women more likely than men to be impacted.
30 Jan 2025
LGBTQIASB+ healthcare a right
Patients should be able to access the care they need without discrimination or judgement.
30 Jan 2025
Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service website launch
The Alcohol Drug Support Service is now named the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Support Service (ADMHSS) to better reflect its expanded role in helping people with mental health needs.
30 Jan 2025
BCNA calls for prioritisation of genetic discrimination legislation
In September 2024, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones MP, announced that the Federal Government would introduce a total legislative ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance, and that this would be introduced in the current parliamentary term.
30 Jan 2025
President’s update: AMA members honoured, inquiry into National Law, a win for commonsense and calling all rural members!
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides an update on the past week at Federal AMA.
30 Jan 2025
AMA salutes doctors honoured on Australia Day
The AMA congratulates members who received Australia Day Honours in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the medical profession and their communities.
30 Jan 2025
Loophole to be closed on NP telehealth arrangements following AMA advocacy
AMA advocacy will see important changes to telehealth arrangements for GPs and nurse practitioners implemented later in 2025.