Community-led solutions vital in addressing youth suicide Politicians have responded to a coronial inquest into suicides of 13 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youths in WA over a four-year period.
Undisclosed pharmaceutical payments ‘a cause for concern’ A drop in disclosures related to pharmaceutical company payments to the Australian healthcare sector has prompted calls for more transparency.
South Australia broadens meningococcal B vaccination scheme Australia’s only meningococcal B immunisation program has been expanded, giving South Australians aged 15–21 access to the free vaccines.
GPs recognised on the 2019 Australia Day Honours List GPs from all over the country were recognised for their contributions to their patients, communities and profession.
New advice on multiple prescribing and complementary medicines A collaboration between Choosing Wisely and the PSA has produced recommendations that provide increased clarity around best prescribing practices.
Understanding breast cancer risk factors A new website from Cancer Australia can help women and health professionals better understand the evidence behind 68 different risk factors for breast cancer.
Screen-detected breast cancers less likely to cause death Breast cancers detected by screening mammography through BreastScreen Australia have better survival outcomes than those in women who have never screened.
Hospital pharmacists raise the alarm over post-surgery opioid prescriptions More than 70% of Australian hospitals send patients home with strong opioids ‘just in case’, according to a new report.
Misuse of popular anti-epileptic drug linked to number of deaths Concerns have been raised over links between pregabalin and deaths from overdose and suicide.
New funding for drug and alcohol treatment in SA South Australian drug and alcohol treatment services are set to receive $20 million in funding from the Federal Government.