RACGP Practice Owners Conference sold out Last year's inaugural Practice Owners Conference proved the demand from GPs for information on the business side of general practice.
Federal Government releases record number of flu vaccines As Australia grapples with a surge in influenza cases, Health Minister Greg Hunt hopes to encourage high vaccination rates throughout the country.
TGA criticised over lack of safety warnings Questions have been raised over the way Australia’s therapeutic regulator is informing doctors and patients about potentially dangerous drugs.
Government’s NDIS growth figures ‘pretty meaningless’: GP Dr James Best discusses the gap between the Government’s positive depiction of the NDIS and the experiences of people navigating the scheme.
Old doc, new data: Ezetimibe Dr Casey Parker weighs up the pros and cons of new data on a medication for high cholesterol.
Good for the herd GPs are reminding patients of the importance of up-to-date vaccinations in order to ensure herd immunity and keep vulnerable people protected.
Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented.
Taking allergy seriously Specialist Associate Professor Richard Loh talks about growing impacts of allergic disease in Australia, and the need for more funding to tackle it.
Experts welcome vow to combat smoking and lung cancer rates The Federal Opposition has pledged $40 million towards smoking cessation and the fight against lung cancer.
Government boost of more than $50 million for women’s health The Federal Government has announced $52.2 million in funding with the launch of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030.