Australia surpasses childhood immunisation benchmark The country’s parents ‘continue to show their confidence in vaccinations’.
Should GPs routinely prescribe naloxone to people who use opioids? Experts believe this measure may be life-saving, likening it to using an Epipen for anaphylaxis or intramuscular glucagon.
No evidence that recent blood clot deaths were linked to COVID vaccine The TGA has confirmed there is ‘no likely association’ between the deaths of two NSW men and the AstraZeneca vaccine.
GPs with AstraZeneca stockpile turn attention to vaccinating over-50s Patient concerns around the AstraZeneca vaccine have seen a decline in interest in some practices, prompting GPs to bring forward the new rollout strategy’s commencement date.
Benefits of AstraZeneca overwhelmingly high despite increased clotting risk New European research has found the risk of a rare blood clotting syndrome associated with the vaccine is double what has been previously reported.
The world wants mRNA vaccines – but we’re short of vital components Given AstraZeneca is no longer recommended for under-50s, Australia is looking to other vaccines to fill the gap.
Does general anaesthesia have a role in end‐of‐life care? A new study suggests palliative care patients have a right to be unconscious when they are dying. But what is involved?
Growing number of Australians reject COVID vaccination Vaccine hesitancy has soared since recommendations shifted from AstraZeneca to Pfizer for under-50s.
Lack of awareness key barrier to breast cancer chemoprophylaxis It can reduce the risk of breast cancer by one-third to one-half, yet new research finds 35% of GPs are unaware of chemoprophylaxis.
‘We can have a really positive impact on society’ GPs discuss how the RACGP’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Program has helped boost their skills, and why it is so important.