How long does immunity last after a COVID infection? Dr Lara Herrero and Wesley Freppel assess the latest evidence, including the impact vaccination and emerging variants can have.
Tongue cancer diagnoses on the rise Rates have spiked in cohorts not traditionally at risk of the cancer, especially younger women with no history of smoking or heavy drinking.
One of the many faces of codeine addiction Jessica Khachan lives in Sydney with her husband and two kids, who are 14 and 12, in what she describes as ‘a normal suburban household’. She is also one of the increasing number of Australians with a history of codeine addiction.
Should Australia be worried about HMPV? As cases of human metapneumovirus surge overseas, what do Australian GPs need to know when concerned patients walk through their door?
PBS restrictions placed on diabetes medicines GPs now need to gain additional approval prior to starting patients on all GLP-1 RAs, including semaglutide.
XEC: The newest COVID-19 variant to hit Australia The omicron subvariant has been reported across the world, but now, it has been detected in Australia too – here is what the experts know.
NSW and Qld announce free infant RSV vaccines The RACGP has welcomed the ‘game changing’ initiatives, with cases of the potentially deadly virus surging compared to previous years.
July MBS changes revealed MBS indexation and the removal of COVID telehealth rebates and exemptions headline this year’s updates.
RSV vaccine approved by TGA AREXVY will soon be available for patients aged 60 and over, sparking hope it will ease the pressure on Australia’s overflowing hospitals.
What GPs need to know about the new COVID antivirals Both oral antiviral COVID-19 treatments are now available, with significant restrictions, on the PBS.