Pharmacists in Australia are pushing to gain the authority to prescribe all Schedule 4 and 8 medicines independently. They have submitted a joint plan through the Pharmacy Board of Australia, proposin...
As bushfire and flood seasons approach, GPs are encouraged to prepare for disasters. The RACGP released a new resource to help practices assess risks and update emergency plans. Key steps include crea...
A new study called the AQUATIC trial shows that taking aspirin with anticoagulants increases the risk of death and serious bleeding. The trial involved nearly 900 adults with chronic coronary syndrome...
Two major health organisations in Australia, RANZCOG and ACM, are calling for new laws to restrict labour and birth management to registered health professionals. This follows recent deaths linked to...
Patients in Australia love telehealth for its convenience and flexibility. A survey of over 5000 adults shows most use telehealth for routine needs like prescriptions and general advice. Satisfaction...
Lenexa Medical has been recognised by TIME magazine as one of the top healthtech companies in 2025. Their pressure injury prevention device, LenexaCARE, is a fabric sensor that fits into mattresses to...
A study from Monash University shows GPs in Australia handle about eight health issues in a 19-minute consultation. The research used recordings from a new digital library focused on healthcare intera...
Many GP practices in Australia still run servers on-site, which makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks. Hackers target these small practices because they often have weak security. Ransomware and other...
A new study analysed data from over 150 trials involving more than 58,000 people to compare the physical side-effects of 30 antidepressants. The research found significant differences in how these dru...
