New tool could ‘change the trajectory’ of Indigenous heart consults Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable death for First Nations people, but there is hope a new GP resource could help address that.
Pregnancy medicines shortage sparks concern The RACGP has joined RANZCOG to address nationwide supply issues related to a lack of clinical trials and off-patent drugs.
Australia’s total food consumption falls: ABS The cost-of-living crisis has forced changes to eating habits, with shoppers choosing cheap and convenient items over fruit and veggies.
Q fever vaccination added to the AIR The immunisations, which can only be administered once in a person’s life, were previously tracked by a private meat processing company.
Progress being made on ‘huge problem’ for GPs Endlessly inputting the same clinical information in different systems may soon be a relic of the past, thanks to a concerted push to improve interoperability.
Study pinpoints sex differences in dietary risk factors for CVD New research has revealed which foods are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease, and their surprising contrasts for men and women.
Algorithms could help reduce avoidable antibiotic prescribing A digital tool has led overseas doctors to slash prescription numbers by 46%, but there are doubts about its application in Australia.
No power, no reception, no worries for remote CCE candidate Quick thinking, community spirit and resilience were all on display earlier this year when a tiny Top End town rallied to help its local doctor sit a vital exam.
One in two Australians living with a chronic condition Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.