AU foetal dopplers ban still sold online
The Therapeutic Goods Administration banned the sale of home pregnancy monitoring devices in August 2025 because home-use foetal dopplers could give parents false reassurance and delay medical care. D...
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Australia HRT Patch Shortage Extends to 2026
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has extended the shortage of hormone replacement therapy patches across Australia, with shortages now running until December 2026. Supplies of Estradot 37.5 and Es...
GP tools to boost miscarriage care in Australia
A GP led project aims to give practical, evidence based tools for miscarriage care in general practice. Dr Joanne Wong from the University of Western Australia is leading the work. Miscarriage affects...
Mirtazapine May Beat Ondansetron for HG
In Denmark, a multicentre, double blind randomised trial known as the VOMIT study tested whether mirtazapine, ondansetron or placebo could ease symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum over 14 days in 59 pr...
Victoria rolls out RESPECT framework for birth care
Victoria has rolled out the RESPECT framework for respectful maternal and newborn care. It places a woman’s right to accept or decline any part of care at the heart of clinical interactions. The guida...
Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism
A major study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health synthesised data from 43 studies to examine paracetamol use during pregnancy. It included 17 pooled analyses and used d...
Victoria expands pharmacist prescribing
Victoria has expanded its Community Pharmacist Program, now marketed as Chemist Care Now, to broaden what pharmacists can provide without a prescription. The changes add two additional hormonal contra...
Remote robotic ultrasound shifts rural care
In Saskatchewan, a remote nursing station uses a robotic arm to guide ultrasound while a technologist in Saskatoon operates the device from a distance. The system pairs robotic ultrasound with Teladoc...
Women’s Health PBS Listings Save Over $60M in First Year
Since March 2025, the Australian government added several women’s health medications to the PBS, including treatments for endometriosis, menopause, and contraception. In the first nine months, over 1....
Australia invests $10m in early-career health research
The Australian government has allocated $10.1 million to support 67 early-career health researchers through the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme. This funding aims to fast-track research that ca...
Uterine Cancer Crisis Sparks Call for Action in Australia
The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) released a report in November 2025 highlighting the rising impact of uterine cancers. Uterine cancer is now Australia's fastest-growing...
2025: A Pivotal Year for Australian General Practice
In 2025, general practice in Australia played a central role in health debates and reforms. The RACGP president highlighted how GPs provided over 172 million services, with most Australians trusting a...
Single Dose HPV Vaccine Could Boost Coverage in Australia
A large trial involving over 20,000 girls and women tested whether one dose of HPV vaccine is as effective as two doses. Participants aged 12-16 were randomly given either one or two doses of bivalent...
Global Study Shows HS Is More Common Than Thought
The Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA) study shows that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) affects about 1 in 100 people worldwide, including Australia. This challenges the idea that HS is a rar...
Tasmania Expands Pharmacist Prescribing and Cross-State Prescriptions
The Tasmanian government announced new reforms to expand pharmacists' prescribing powers. Pharmacists can now assess, initiate, and continue hormonal contraception, making it easier for women to acces...
Blood Cancer in Women in Australia: Growing Impact
Blood cancer is a major health issue for women in Australia. It has a higher diagnosis rate than ovarian and cervical cancers combined. Blood cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the m...
Australian Female GPs Face Rising Pressures and Workforce Loss
A new study highlights the challenges faced by female GPs in Australia. It surveyed 770 women, including those close to retirement or reducing hours. Many feel undervalued, exploited and see themselve...
Breast Density Notifications Increase Anxiety in Australian Women
The first randomised trial in Australia tested how women react to being told about their breast density after mammograms. About 2,400 women aged around 57 were split into three groups: one received no...
Food Smell During Pregnancy May Influence Obesity Risk
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany studied pregnant mice fed with artificial bacon flavour. The mice that experienced the smell of fatty food during pregnancy showed signs of increased...
Syphilis Testing Innovation in Australia
The Australian government declared syphilis a disease of national significance in 2025, with over 3500 cases reported this year. Congenital syphilis has caused several infant deaths, highlighting the...