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Calls for expanded genetic testing funding

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.


Infant spinal manipulation ban reinstated

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’

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.


Spinal muscular atrophy: The top genetic killer of infants under two

Spinal muscular atrophy: The top genetic killer of infants under two

The RACGP is offering new accredited training to help upskill GPs to recognise the warning signs for spinal muscular atrophy.


‘We need to show leadership’: Doctors with disability

‘We need to show leadership’: Doctors with disability

Dr Dinesh Palipana wants to pave the way for other medical students and doctors with disability.


Review opens into chiropractic child spinal manipulation

Review opens into chiropractic child spinal manipulation

The Victorian Government is calling on parents, chiropractors and health practitioners to have their say.


RACGP welcomes review of spinal manipulation on children

RACGP welcomes review of spinal manipulation on children

President Dr Harry Nespolon is in favour of the review, although he believes a more wide-ranging evaluation is necessary.


Drug for ‘hidden’ arthritis to be subsidised from December

Drug for ‘hidden’ arthritis to be subsidised from December

Australians with severe inflammatory spinal arthritis will be able to access a vital drug for less than $40 – instead of $1300 – when it is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 December.


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