Calls for expanded genetic testing funding While the MBS item covering three conditions is welcome, experts say greater funding would boost access for more conditions and counselling.
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’.
Infant spinal manipulation ban reinstated The Chiropractic Board of Australia has bowed to concerns raised by medical bodies following a request from health ministers.
Baby spinal manipulation sees Minister request ‘urgent explanation’ Mark Butler will write to the Chiropractic Board after it quietly re-introduced the practice last November following a four-year ban.
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.
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.
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.