New guidelines for osteoporosis management
The updated guidelines for osteoporosis management and fracture prevention are an evidence‐based pragmatic tool designed to support general practitioners in the treatment and management of at-risk patients.
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Major update to antibiotic guidelines released
After six years, the Therapeutic Guidelines have released an “unprecedented” update to the antibiotic guidelines, covering several infections commonly treated in primary care.
Urgent care clinics: are they worth the money?
An interim report into Medicare urgent care clinics (UCCs) shows that they are five times more expensive than a GP consult according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
The PBS targeted in Trump’s trade war: experts fear long term fall out for drug prices and access
As the Trump administration continues its program of “reciprocal tariffs” and the pharmaceutical industry calls out the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and generic drugs, Australian health experts say that Australia must preserve the current system.
NSW doctors strike over wages and conditions
Public hospitals in NSW face more industrial action from doctors fed up with low wages and unsafe conditions.
Global health leaders urge Australia to stand up to the USA
One of the world’s foremost global health policy thought leaders, Nina Schwalbe, has urged Australians to join the fight against the withdrawal of United States funding for global health aid.
“The next five years are pivotal” – MJA–Lancet countdown on health and climate finds progress still lacking
The MJA–Lancet countdown shows that Australia is more engaged with the health impacts of climate change, but greater efforts to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels are urgently needed.
Indigenous people need culturally tailored programs to combat type 2 diabetes
A new systematic review finds tailored, culturally appropriate programs are the key to better outcomes, and Australia needs more of these programs to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes among Indigenous youth.
Guidelines for including people with vision impairment in clinical research
People with vision impairment face unique barriers when it comes to participating in clinical research and accessing health information.
