02 Mar 2023
Update on effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies against COVID variants
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is aware of concerns about decreased effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against the COVID-19 caused by emerging SAR-COV-2 variants. Other agencies including the FDA, EMA and NIH are also aware and have updated their recommendations accordingly.
01 Mar 2023
Top responses to changing practice economics
SPONSORED: The GP Insights report shows practices are overcoming economic challenges by putting their staff and patient experience at the forefront.
01 Mar 2023
‘Asbestos of the 2020s’: Calls to fast-track silica ban
Until action is taken, Dr Kerry Hancock says GPs can expect to see more patients at risk of silicosis.
01 Mar 2023
Push for young children to get flu vaccine
The Chief Medical Officer has said vaccination of the youngest cohort is ‘a priority' ahead of this year's influenza season.
01 Mar 2023
‘No clear focus on primary care’: CSIRO antimicrobial resistance report
While experts have welcomed the agency’s latest report, they say the emphasis on the role of general practice is lacking.
01 Mar 2023
Pholcodine cough medicines cancelled by the TGA
Fifty-five cough medicines – all containing pholcodine – have been cancelled from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
01 Mar 2023
BHI results show performance on the up
NSW public hospitals improved the timeliness of emergency care for the second quarter in a row as the health system continues to recover from the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite ongoing high demand
01 Mar 2023
2023 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccination – Early advice for vaccination providers
Vaccination against influenza (flu) continues to be important this year. Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses.
01 Mar 2023
NSW residents bearing brunt of failing lung health system
New South Wales is lagging when it comes to specialist nurses, respiratory disease care and tighter tobacco legislation – endangering the health of thousands of people each year and overburdening hospitals.