24 Jan 2024

Go4Fun in Term 1

The Go4Fun healthy lifestyle program for families and children aged seven to 13 is returning with sessions across South Western Sydney in Term 1, from Monday, 29 January 2024

24 Jan 2024

How long does immunity last after a COVID infection?

Dr Lara Herrero and Wesley Freppel assess the latest evidence, including the impact vaccination and emerging variants can have.

24 Jan 2024

Recognising the Nominees of the 2024 Senior Australian of the Year Award

The annual Senior Australian of the Year Award recognises the outstanding achievements of older people across each state and territory in Australia.

24 Jan 2024

Measles alert for Sydney International Airport

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles in the Australian Capital Territory who was infectious whilst transiting through Sydney.

24 Jan 2024

Have your say on the future of Australia’s health system

Members have until next Wednesday to complete a survey on their priorities for the health system.

24 Jan 2024

AMA seeks clarification from Ahpra on social media inquiries

The AMA has met with Ahpra and the Medical Board to try and ensure doctors’ respectful social media comments advocating peace and protection in warzones are not penalised.

24 Jan 2024

Prof Kelvin Kong speaks about AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship

Professor Kelvin Kong has spoken about the importance of the AMA’s Indigenous Medical Scholarship before applications for this year’s round close.

24 Jan 2024

Real-world evidence demonstrates efficacy of HPV vaccine

Zero cases of cervical cancer have been detected in Scotland among those who received the bivalent vaccine by age 12.

24 Jan 2024

Scope of practice review webinar

AMA members can hear first-hand from Professor Mark Cormack, who is leading the scope of practice review, at a webinar on Tuesday.

24 Jan 2024

WHO releases lower back pain guideline

The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.