Study reveals mental health toll of workplace injury It found an injury done at work may be worse for mental health than an injury sustained elsewhere, with GPs to take a ‘holistic approach’.
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.
Sports injury database ‘would be a crucial resource’ A Senate report into concussion has broadly been welcomed, although there is no firm recommendation for evidence-based guidelines for GPs.
What is the impact of bringing birth forward? New Australian research into elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation has revealed good news for mothers and their health outcomes.
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.
Sweeping changes needed to limit concussion impact: RACGP More research, standardised clinical guidelines, enhanced Medicare support, and rule updates are among the recommendations.
Sporting codes should change to limit dementia risk: RACGP The call was included in a submission for the National Dementia Action Plan, with traumatic head injuries a recognised risk factor for the disease.
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme now open GPs will play a leading role by providing a medical report for potential claimants under the scheme.
Nearly half of Australia’s suicides potentially avoidable More than 145,000 years of healthy life was lost in Australia in 2019 due to suicide and self-harm, but four key factors could reduce that figure.