Bid to bolster GPs’ confidence in child mental health care A survey found many GPs lack confidence in child mental health, with experts now calling for support for doctors to meet evolving health needs.
‘World-first’ multi-STI rapid test The point-of-care test can make a diagnosis within an hour, with researchers hoping it will be ready for clinical use in five years.
TGA doubles down on fake GLP-1 warnings Its testing of several imported products confirmed they contain no GLP-1 or any GLP-1 analogues, despite being labelled as such.
‘Landmark extension’ of cancer drugs on PBS Listings for nivolumab and ipilimumab have been expanded, with a single PBS listing now covering multiple cancers.
New oral GLP-1 shows promise: Study New research found patients taking orforglipron have more weight loss than those taking semaglutide, as the manufacturer works to get the drug approved by the TGA.
2026 flu vaccines ready to roll out A new factsheet has been released, providing practical advice for GPs administering this year’s influenza vaccines.
Expanded MBS access for GP-referred speech pathology The investment will increase access to support services for children and young people with severe speech and language disorders.
GPs’ central role in Wegovy’s PBS recommendation How a small, dedicated team of GPs advocated for patients to have affordable access to ‘lifechanging’ obesity treatment.
When is deprescribing psychotropic medications appropriate? Global experts have considered when clinicians should prescribe and renew medication – urging the need for recognition of treatment endpoints.
TGA tells GPs to ‘take action now’ on vitamin B6 toxicity Amid a vitamin B6 crackdown, the TGA is warning of a paradox where common symptoms of toxicity are similar to those of B6 deficiency.