In Practice: Call to join funding reform working groups The RACGP is seeking members to join Funding and Health System Reform Working Groups on business viability and compliance.
New cervical screening guidelines broaden self-collect options The incoming guidelines bring simplification ‘without compromising quality and safety’ and increase the role of self-collection.
Australian-first STI self-test receives TGA approval The test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea could result in timelier diagnosis, but are there implications of doing so outside the healthcare setting?
Action taken amid continuing PrEP shortage As supply of the HIV prevention medication continues to be disrupted, the Federal Government has listed a US brand on the PBS to shore up access.
New national shortage of PrEP part of ‘concerning’ trend GPs are being warned to plan ahead with their patients, as the TGA confirms a national shortage of the HIV prevention drug.
‘Milestone’ step for national HIV response Australia has formally endorsed recognition of an undetectable viral load in people with HIV, a move hoped to further reduce transmission and stigma.
Preventive care for atrial fibrillation currently ‘less than ideal’ More than four-in-10 patients hospitalised with the condition die within a decade, according to a new Australian study.
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Study calls for population-wide genomic screening Expanded testing for three genetic conditions could save lives and money, Monash University research suggests.
Push for earlier HIV diagnoses Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.