RSV infant immunisation programs now open across Australia As RSV case numbers grow, all states and territories have now launched programs to help protect infants against the infection.
One in 15 Australian adults living with diabetes: ABS Around 6.6% of adults now have diabetes, up from 5.1% a decade earlier, according to new data.
Study suggests answer to reducing RSV hospital admissions Research evaluating the effectiveness of RSV vaccination among babies in WA has found a significant reduction in hospital admissions.
What’s in the 2025–26 Federal Budget for GPs? The RACGP has welcomed GP workforce incentives but said while ‘it’s clear general practice is central in this year’s Budget’, there are still missed opportunities.
What is stopping kids getting a flu vaccination? A survey of Australian parents has revealed the practical difficulties and acceptance barriers leading to falling vaccination rates.
‘Not for sale’: Australia defends PBS against US big pharma GPs welcome plans to make PBS-listed medicines even cheaper, but it comes as US pharma giants take aim at the scheme.
Novel blood test predicts kidney disease A blood test for detecting risk of developing diabetic kidney disease is now available in Australia, but a GP expert raises some concerns.
Exploring the benefits of CGM in type 2 diabetes SPONSORED: An expanding evidence-base is creating a compelling rationale for increased use of continuous glucose monitoring.
‘The bane of my life’: Authority approvals under scrutiny A recent audit report has shed light on how one of the great admin burdens for general practice became even more onerous. What more can be done?
‘A wake-up call’: GPs issued warning over semaglutide prescribing The DoHAC has delivered ‘education letters’ to more than 1000 doctors found to be prescribing the medication under the PBS, but failing to follow the criteria.