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TGA strengthens warnings on antibiotic side effects

TGA strengthens warnings on antibiotic side effects

GPs have been asked to use fluoroquinolones ‘judiciously’, as the Administration rolls out more prominent warnings.


Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection

Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection

A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.


Contraceptive pill Slinda recommended for PBS listing

Contraceptive pill Slinda recommended for PBS listing

In its decision, the PBAC highlighted the importance of patients having access to a range of contraceptive options without cost barriers.
 


Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting

Calls for online register to raise drug reaction reporting

With adverse reactions going under-reported by patients, researchers say a new digital tool could be key to tracking the scale of the problem.


Australian women’s contraception education ‘insufficient’: Survey

Australian women’s contraception education ‘insufficient’: Survey

The report laid bare the ‘deeply entrenched’ bias against women in the health system and called for MBS reform to improve contraception access.


Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study

Patients under-reporting adverse drug reactions: Study

Despite many Australians knowing they can report ADRs, notification rates are low, especially when using digital reporting tools.


Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence

Birth trauma inquiry: No more suffering in silence

A landmark parliamentary inquiry has found rates of birth trauma are unacceptable and recommended an overhaul of the health system.


No progress on lowering preterm birth rate in past decade: WHO

No progress on lowering preterm birth rate in past decade: WHO

More than 150 million babies were born early between 2010–20, a new report highlighting the global ‘silent emergency’ shows.


Can doctor–patient differences have clinical implications?

Can doctor–patient differences have clinical implications?

New research suggests doctors are more extroverted, but also more neurotic and less open than patients.


Changes made to COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme

Changes made to COVID Vaccine Claims Scheme

The Department of Health and Aged Care has removed and added certain conditions that can be claimed in relation to COVID vaccine adverse reactions.


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