17 Oct 2024
Asthma Australia urges people with hay fever to take thunderstorm asthma seriously
Ryegrass pollen season is well underway in Victoria.
17 Oct 2024
TGA rejects Alzheimer’s medication due to safety concerns
Advocates say the decision not to register lecanemab is a missed opportunity to begin reversing impacts of Alzheimer’s disease.
17 Oct 2024
First ever COPD Clinical Care Standard launchedc
The new guideline includes step-by-step recommendations for both GPs and patients to help manage the often-debilitating condition.
17 Oct 2024
Removing the risks – have a safe and happy Christmas
Ho ho ho. December has darted by and you’re already staring down the Christmas Day barrel. Time to get out the checklist and make sure you’ve got all bases covered.
17 Oct 2024
Plan ahead to protect yourself from the heat this summer
Hot weather and extreme heat can affect anyone.
16 Oct 2024
First recruits welcomed to GP NOW Rapid Response Team
The first five recruits have been appointed to the new GP NOW Rapid Response Team.
16 Oct 2024
Nitrosamine impurities acceptable intakes update - October 2024
Nitrosamines in medicines We have published updated acceptable intake (AI) information for nitrosamine impurities in medicines consistent with recent EMA updated information- external site
16 Oct 2024
Research to Bridge the Heart Gap with First Nations families
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people needing heart surgery will help co-design a model to ensure more timely and culturally safe care closer to home.
16 Oct 2024
New National Sport Strategy now available
The new National Sport Strategy, Sport Horizon, has now been released. It sets a shared vision for creating healthy, active, and connected communities and a thriving sport system.
16 Oct 2024
Recording your CPD Measuring Outcome hours: webinar for GPs
As the deadline for GPs to meet 2024 CPD activities nears, South Western Sydney PHN has invited the RACGP CPD Program Coordinator to lead a webinar providing guidance on meeting annual CPD requirements.