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The research comes at a time when the medications investigated, tirzepatide and semaglutide, are more popular than ever in Australia.

Study compares Mounjaro to Wegovy for weight loss

A new clinical trial, sponsored by the manufacturer, found Mounjaro led to greater weight loss, but GPs warn of its ‘risks of biases’.

Development of a new therapy aims to restore pancreas function to reduce the need for round-the-clock insulin injections.

Research provides hope for type 1 diabetes ‘cure’

Further trials are needed, but the use of rare cancer drugs to assist in restoring insulin production is showing promise.

The Abrysvo vaccine for pregnant women will be available on the National Immunisation Program from 2025.

RSV vaccine added to national program

To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.

Millions of women use hormone contraception without impact on their mental health, but a significant number experience either first time depression or exacerbation of existing depression.

‘Convincing’ evidence the pill can cause depression

And some types are worse than others, writes psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.

Changes to clinical practice and new developments in the pharmacological management of osteoporosis in the last six years have prompted the guidelines’ revision.

Osteoporosis guidelines updated for first time since 2017

The new guide will ‘make a real difference’ for the more than half of Australians aged over 50 with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

The study included 1688 women who had been dispensed dexamphetamine during pregnancy.

Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy?

A new study found dexamphetamine does not put mothers or their babies at risk, but stopping before conception could be beneficial for some.

Dozens of emergency crews swarmed to the scene outside the medical clinic at Nowra.

‘Extremely agitated’ patient pulls gun on GP

The RACGP is urging members to seek out support after police shot and killed a man who had held a GP hostage for parts of a ‘terrifying’ two-hour stand-off.

GPs are increasingly receiving requests for new GLP-1 receptor agonist prescriptions to manage diabetes and obesity.

Semaglutide shortage sparks patient demands for alternatives

But in Australia, the new drug generating the most interest is still in its infancy – and not yet listed on the PBS.

The OAIC states: ‘Patients have a right to access information you hold about them, unless an exception applies’.

Can patients access their medical records?

SPONSORED CONTENT: Medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie examines a common issue in general practice.

Dr Liz Chappel at the Apple Tree Medical Cairns clinic.

‘I can’t do this’: Practice closures continue

Another general practice has added its name to an alarmingly long list of clinics shutting up shop, as the owners warn ‘the situation is not improving’.