AIHW releases first dementia ‘compendium’ report in nine years The comprehensive review includes the latest information on how dementia is affecting Australians and what the future may hold.
Five further blood clot cases linked to AstraZeneca The latest TGA safety report also confirms no vaccine-related fatalities have occurred in the past week, in stark contrast to 62 COVID deaths.
RACGP releases position statement on mandatory vaccination The college has come out in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers, including GPs.
Image-based prescribing extended Arrangements for image-based prescribing, implemented at the start of the pandemic, will now end on 31 December 2021.
Why new disability resource can ‘make a big difference’ A freak rugby accident left Eric depressed and searching for answers. It took years to recover, but he says it no longer needs to be this way.
Restrictions placed on ivermectin use in general practice GPs can now only prescribe the drug, which has been touted as a potential COVID cure, for TGA-approved indications.
No fatalities among seven new AZ blood clots cases The additional cases mean thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome is occurring at a rate of 1.29 per 100,000 doses administered.
New guide to help manage escalating patient aggression The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has coincided with reports of increasingly hostile and violent patient behaviour.
Women urged to look after mental health Mental health is currently the most common reason women see their GP, a newsGP poll suggests.
ACT latest jurisdiction to reduce AZ dosing interval The COVID outbreak in Canberra means people can get a second dose of AstraZeneca after 4–8 weeks. What does this mean for efficacy?