Semaglutide supplies return to Australia ahead of schedule Limited quantities of the medication will be available from late next week, the TGA has said, but GPs have been asked to not prescribe it off-label.
Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma. But a lack of continuity of care is leading to higher hospitalisation rates.
Updating COVID-19 vaccines ‘on the agenda’, but not sustainable Many Australians were recently recommended a fifth dose – but vaccination fatigue has researchers looking for longer term solutions.
Call for stronger regulation of ‘exploitative’ formula industry Researchers say companies are manipulating scientific information and policymakers to generate sales, steering parents away from breastfeeding.
‘The virus has evolved’: Fifth COVID dose available soon Adults will become eligible for a fifth dose from 20 February, supported by a new incentive for GPs attending aged care and disability facilities.
Nearly 600 GPs to be sent Medicare compliance letters The latest campaign relates to co-claiming of chronic disease management and practice nurse support services.
COVID vaccination billing streamlined Medicare rebates for COVID-19 vaccination have increased to compensate for the removal of booster and PIP payments.
Antibiotic resistance: Antidepressants an ‘overlooked phenomenon’ New Australian research has found a range of commonly prescribed medications for mental health can make bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
‘A historic day’: RACGP welcomes return of GP training As of 1 February, the AGPT program has officially transitioned back to Australia’s specialist medical colleges.
‘Super-spreader’ areas identified in health settings: Study Researchers say low-cost CO2 monitors have an important role to play in identifying the interventions needed to mitigate spread of airborne viruses.