Skin checks detecting high proportion of ‘not harmful’ melanomas But does this mean GPs should change their clinical practice?
ATAGI announces COVID booster program for some adolescents The advisory group has said 12–15-year-olds with specified underlying conditions should receive an additional vaccine dose.
Australian death rate in 2020 lowest on record: AIHW All-cause mortality rates declined by 7.7% from 2019, but there was one PHN where 67% of deaths were still considered ‘premature’.
Navigating the recent growth in asthma medications The National Asthma Council Australia has launched new resources to help inform health professions about treatment options.
Does any chance of herd immunity from COVID exist? Herd immunity was sold as our path out of the pandemic. Associate Professor Hassan Valley explains why nobody is talking about it anymore.
Assistance dogs found to help autistic children A small study has shown specially trained dogs can help provide ‘a whole new world of freedom’ to autistic children and their families.
First real-world studies on COVID-19 oral antivirals emerge Pre-print studies are beginning to flesh out understanding of efficacy, suggesting Paxlovid may have a greater impact – particularly on at-risk older people.
Third Australian monkeypox case identified The newly identified case comes days after the WHO said ‘widespread’ human-to-human transmission is already occurring.
New way of identifying men at risk of depression and suicide Developed by the University of Adelaide, the tool can reportedly flag men who have ‘up to 30 times’ the risk of suicidal ideation.
New online benzodiazepine hub hopes to reduce harms The resources provide guidance and support for the management of benzodiazepine dependence and misuse in primary care.