Subarachnoid haemorrhage impact could be ‘drastically reduced’ Researchers found 70% of related burden can be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure and smoking.
Questions, answers, and embracing change The 2025 Practice Owners Conference ended with a call for GPs to keep their minds open to change as reforms sweep through the sector.
Full details of incoming CDM changes revealed New MBS fees, transition arrangements and referral pathways have been unveiled. The RACGP President said he’s been left frustrated by the delay, but ‘at least we now have clarity’.
COVID-19 vaccine support items coming to an end From 1 July, the MBS items for vaccine suitability assessments, and associated items, introduced during the pandemic, will cease.
Treatment to slow early Alzheimer’s gets TGA approval As donanemab becomes available to Australian patients, experts warn the health system must be ready for the significant shift it could bring.
TGA warns of ‘possible but rare’ RSV vaccines risk Product Information for Arexvy and Abrysvo has been updated to reflect a low risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome following vaccination.
Push for improved dementia education for GPs One expert wants to boost ‘baseline knowledge’ of early detection, interventions and post-diagnostic care of the condition.
GPs remain the frontline in vaccination With the WHO warning global immunisation gains are at risk, an RACGP expert says GPs are best placed to get vaccination rates up.
Study examines whether RSV vaccine lasts ‘at least three winters’ The results of a randomised controlled trial indicate an RSV vaccine could offer protection against the virus over three seasons in over 60s.
Warning issued as measles cases surge GPs have once again been urged to take precautions, with 59 measles cases reported this year – more than the entirety of 2024.