Significant changes to COVID testing requirements People with a positive rapid antigen test will no longer need a PCR test, as part of efforts to ease pressure on the country’s buckling systems.
Further primary care software integration with NCSR A third provider has integrated with the National Cancer Screening Register to boost participation in under-screened communities.
Pandemic delays cancer diagnoses Research shows a new pandemic could be just over the horizon, and this time it’s cancer.
RACGP joins call to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility The college has signed a letter addressed to all Australian governments, outlining significant health reasons for raising the age from 10 to 14.
Five-month booster possible ‘in certain circumstances’: ATAGI No changes have been prompted by the Omicron variant, but the advisory group says a shortened minimum gap can be followed if specific conditions are met.
Can PPIs impact lung cancer treatment? New research suggests a common medication used by up to 30% of cancer patients may adversely affect immune therapy treatment.
RACGP puts spotlight on pandemic experience Serious shortcomings in the vaccine rollout have been highlighted by the college in a detailed submission to the Australian National Audit Office.
Final call to ‘give something back to the GP community’ Prospective GP mentors are being urged to apply for the RACGP Mentoring Program, with applications set to close on 30 November.
Australia continues push to eliminate cervical cancer The Federal Government has pledged almost $6 million towards the goal of eliminating the disease by 2035.
UK study shows surging efficacy after COVID-19 booster The country’s first real-world study since its booster program began shows it is having a significant impact on protection for over-50s.