Sixty new cases of myocarditis in TGA’s latest safety report The rare side effect has been more common in adolescent boys after receiving the second dose of mRNA vaccine.
‘We need more support’: No extra funding for booster program A COVID-19 vaccine booster program has now been officially signed off, but GPs will miss out on additional remuneration for administering a third dose.
Multiple barriers to ‘brief interventions’ for alcohol in primary care A lack of time, resources and low community awareness of alcohol harms influence uptake of brief interventions, according to new research.
GPs to take central role in vaccine booster rollout What will the new COVID-19 vaccine booster program mean for general practices around the country?
Progress in fight against superbugs Australian researchers have found a new way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
What is the AY.4.2 COVID variant under investigation in the UK? The potentially more transmissible strain is descended from the main Delta variant and has already been identified in Australia.
Laser therapy ‘insignificant’ for post-menopausal issues The efficacy of laser treatment for post-menopausal genitourinary symptoms versus placebo and topical therapies has been revealed.
Contraceptive pill to remain prescription only – at least for now The TGA is not due to make a final ruling until later this year, but GPs fear the implications if the interim decision is overturned.
Results from first ‘gold standard’ COVID booster vaccine trial With an announcement pending on Pfizer vaccine boosters in Australia, a new trial suggests they increase vaccine efficacy to 95.6%.
Online tool helps assess risks from COVID-19 and vaccination There are hopes the evidence-based online calculator will help GPs discuss COVID vaccination with ‘hardcore vaccine hesitant’ patients.