In Practice: EOIs for education research grants The Education Research Grant program supports research to strengthen the future of medical education and general practice training.
In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April Delivery of Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra vaccine for this year’s influenza season is expected to arrive within weeks, the DoHAC confirmed.
Is measles making a comeback in Australia? With diagnoses returning to pre-pandemic levels, and one case transmitted in a waiting room, experts are warning the measles outbreak has significant implications for GPs.
The latest in concussion management Dr Gill Cowen, a clinical research fellow at the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, discusses advancements in concussion management.
Childhood maltreatment linked to 40% of mental health conditions Researchers say Australia is in need of a ‘wakeup call’, after a new study revealed the psychological toll child abuse is having across the country.
The answer to psychiatric and child development waitlists Allowing trained GPs to initiate stimulant prescriptions for ADHD would help families and clinicians, writes Dr Andrew Leech.
Blood protein provides clue for kids’ concussion recovery New research suggests the level of alpha-1-ACT post-injury may reveal whether a child will experience ongoing concussion symptoms.
Three weeks on the bench for concussed players The AIS’s new recommendation for all community sport is aimed at offering ‘clear and consistent guidance’ for injured players.
Ear health improving for First Nations people: AIHW A new report shows the rates of ear and hearing problems have declined, while screening and audiology uptake have improved.
‘Fever phobia’ and the role of the GP A recent poll found that many parents mistakenly believe that fevers in children can cause significant harms if left untreated.