Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and people at risk of invasive meningococcal disease will be eligible under the NIP.
Metabolic coenzyme shows promise for improved egg quality New research indicates increasing levels of a common chemical found in all human cells could boost a woman’s fertility.
Government restricts telehealth MBS access to a patient’s regular GP The RACGP has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision, which comes after months of strong college advocacy.
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11–12 years Dr James Best speaks to newsGP about the important role GPs can play in addressing childhood overweight and obesity.
Mental health fears as Melburnians lock down A new survey shows wellbeing amid the pandemic was improving, but another lockdown may about to change that for millions of Victorians.
‘It is important to get it right’: Spirometry in primary care New resources released by the National Asthma Council are designed to guide GPs in performing and interpreting the lung function test.
‘There is simply no alternative’: Melbourne back into lockdown As of 11.59 pm on Wednesday 8 July, Victorian residents of Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to stage-three restrictions for six weeks.
Corticosteroid recommended for COVID-19 patients newsGP speaks with the Executive Director of Australia’s National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce about its latest recommendation.
Government names new National Rural Health Commissioner The RACGP has welcomed the appointment of doctor and academic Associate Professor Ruth Stewart.
US purchasing global supply of COVID-19 drug raises ethical questions Gilead Sciences has donated a supply of remdesivir to Australia’s national medical stockpile. But what if cases continue to rise?