‘Enough talking’: Government called upon to help GPs treat diabetes Health leaders must act upon recent expert advice pleading for urgent improvement to patients’ access to quality diabetes care, says the RACGP.
GP numbers stagnate amid population boom General practice is bearing the brunt of the critical strain on healthcare workers, with GP growth lagging significantly behind its medical counterparts.
Sweeping change needed amid ‘diabetes epidemic’: Inquiry The RACGP says prevention is key, as Medicare reform, bolstered rural access, sugar taxes, and CGM subsidies were all recommended.
Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
Health sector has third highest inflation in Australia: ABS New figures show the 6.1% increase for the 12 months up to April was only exceeded by alcohol and tobacco, and insurance and financial services.
PBS restrictions placed on diabetes medicines GPs now need to gain additional approval prior to starting patients on all GLP-1 RAs, including semaglutide.
Study links Ozempic to kidney failure prevention It found semaglutide reduced risk of major kidney events by 24% for type 2 diabetes patients, but GPs have urged caution.
In Practice: AIR updates ahead of flu season The Australian Immunisation Register has made enhancements to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information in preparation for the 2024 winter season.
Replica Ozempic and Mounjaro to be banned The Government has removed a loophole allowing the mass production of the compounded drugs amid growing patient safety concerns.
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.