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?
New point-of-care test for early diagnosis of preeclampsia Australian researchers have developed a rapid test that returns a result in 15 minutes and is more accurate than current methods.
How COVID-19 will be managed in 2023 ‘COVID exceptionalism’ and bespoke arrangements will be a thing of the past, according to a new Government plan.
Combined flu and COVID-19 tests approved Two separate nasal tests capable of detecting both COVID-19 and influenza have been approved by Australia’s medicines regulator.
Another rapid antigen test sponsor fined by the TGA An Australian company and two of its officers have also been ordered to pay $96,000 for the unlawful importation of surgical face masks.
Testing concerns as COVID hospitalisations hit record levels More people are currently in hospital across Australia with COVID-19 than at any other time during the pandemic.
Call to expand access to self-test HIV kits Recent research shows the tests are accurate and easy to use, but availability is an ongoing issue.
Doctors and pharmacists in united call to continue subsidised COVID tests The COVID-19 Rapid Test Concessional Access Program will not be extended beyond the end of July, despite the ongoing BA.5 wave.
Multiple rapid antigen test sponsors under investigation The revelation comes alongside TGA confirmation that a company has been fined more than $100,000 for ‘serial non-compliance’.
GP issues warning over COVID testing confusion Rapid antigen tests versus PCR – which is appropriate, and when? GPs are being urged to educate patients in the lead up to winter.