TGA criticised over lack of safety warnings Questions have been raised over the way Australia’s therapeutic regulator is informing doctors and patients about potentially dangerous drugs.
GPs the key to flu vaccinations for pregnant women A study has identified a strong recommendation from healthcare providers, particularly GPs, as the most important factor in increasing influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women.
Chemoprevention better than cure A primary care-led approach is aiming to help GPs protect at-risk patients against certain types of cancer – in many cases before they develop.
Overweight or just big boned? The tendency to underestimate the weight of children is widespread and impacting attempts to combat the growing problem, new research has found.
Potentially ‘life changing’ arthritis drug listed on PBS Tofacitinib will be listed despite lingering concerns related to an increased risk of blood clots and potentially death when taken in high doses.
WHO pushes immunisation message as vaccination rates stagnate World Immunisation Week has been punctuated by reports of millions of children missing out on vaccines over the past 10 years.
Codeine supply in Australia has almost halved The massive decrease has been attributed to the 2018 decision to up-schedule codeine to a Schedule 4 prescription-only medicine.
Exceptions announced for veterans’ GP-led treatment cycles Totally and permanently incapacitated veterans will be exempt from new treatment cycle requirements due to commence in July.
Lines drawn for election healthcare battle Labor has accused the Federal Government of ‘giving up’ on healthcare funding following the launch of the Coalition’s long-term national health plan.
Put patients first: RACGP Dr Harry Nespolon launched the RACGP’s election campaign, demanding politicians take patient health seriously and ensure access to quality care.