New blood test predicts preeclampsia risk The test looks for changes to the chemical tagging of DNA in the mother’s blood, determining patients at highest risk down the track.
Sixty-day dispensing: What GPs need to know After a long and hard-fought push, the landmark changes will finally be in place from September. Here’s what to expect when the reform goes live.
RACGP again urges Victoria to scrap payroll tax grab There could be an exodus of GPs, the college has warned, as pressure mounts on the Government to follow the lead of other states.
Cancer screening may not extend life: Study But a more personalised approach that matches screening recommendations to individual risk profiles may help overcome existing shortcomings.
Critical GP shortage in NT sign of wider student crisis Only 14 people have enrolled in GP vocational training in the territory this year, according to the Menzies School of Health Research.
NSW pauses GP payroll tax audits for 12 months The State Government will use the year-long freeze to consult on a long-term solution, a first step in preventing widespread practice shutdowns.
Diabetes study successfully uses hookworm to combat disease Patients involved in the trial are choosing to live with worms in their gut, with research finding the larvae can improve insulin resistance.
NSW Opposition joins pleas for payroll tax amnesty The state Liberal Party will move an amendment to postpone the tax grab, as medical centres warn of mass closures.
GP shortage bites despite rising IMG numbers A record influx of doctors has not put an end to ongoing GP shortages in many Australian communities.
Yearly bulk billing rates plummet Practices are being forced to pass on their costs to patients, as owners worry about skyrocketing bills and the looming spectre of payroll tax.