Medevac repeal one step closer The Federal Government has voted to scrap asylum seeker medical evacuation laws, but passage through the Senate is still uncertain.
Study shows rapid rise in early screen time The trend has prompted calls for health professionals to warn parents about what’s been described as a ‘sponge on development’.
Queensland pharmacy study ‘really worrying’ Nearly one in three visits to more than 200 Brisbane pharmacists involved some form of overtreatment or overselling of medication.
Access to cystic fibrosis medication expanded Children aged 12–24 months with a rare form of the genetic disorder will soon be eligible to receive subsidised medication, saving their families up to $300,000 per year.
Royal commission hears potential solutions for ‘broken’ mental health system newsGP recaps three weeks of shocking statistics and harrowing testimony, as well as a look at the future of mental health treatment.
My Health Record aiding diabetes management The system’s contribution to helping manage the chronic disease has been highlighted as part of National Diabetes Week.
Funding boost for dementia research The $21 million includes support for a general practice-focused project investigating a holistic approach to dementia prevention.
Lifestyle choices may help combat genetic risk of dementia: Study People at high risk of dementia who adopt healthy habits could be 32% less likely to contract the disease than those with an unhealthy lifestyle.
GPs ‘central’ to reducing polypharmacy Almost one million Australians aged 70 and over take five or more medications daily, placing them at increased risk of unwanted side effects, more frequent hospital admissions and falls.
GP visits can help avoid health ‘black hole’ New research finds the average person aged 40 and over has five unidentified health problems that can be reversed with early intervention.