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GPs have urged the Victorian Government to listen to families and follow the lead of other states and territories by funding a life-saving Meningococcal B vaccination program for teenagers and children. It comes following the recent death of a 16-year-old Melbourne boy Levi Syer after contracting the deadly bacterial infection. The Royal Australian College of … Continued
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The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has warmly welcomed the appointment of Dr Marianne Gale to the role of Chief Health Officer in Queensland. Dr Gale previously held the position of New South Wales deputy Chief Health Officer, playing a prominent role during the initial years of the COVID-19 pandemic. RACGP President Dr Michael … Continued
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Key Facts: Administrative reforms in GP practices could significantly boost healthcare productivity GPs report that PBS authority scripts, inconsistent digital forms, and government paperwork are major time-wasting activities The RACGP recommends integrating Online PBS Authorities with GP software, standardising digital forms, and funding administrative work through MyMedicare These changes could free up thousands of hours … Continued
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In short: Monash establishes Australian-first ‘Monash Boston Hub’ to advance drug discovery and health innovations; Australia has a strong track record in translating drug discoveries into candidates ready for early stage trials, however global collaboration is often needed to get a new drug to market; The Monash Boston Hub is a vehicle to get new … Continued
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GPs have urged the Tasmanian Government to follow the lead of other states and territories and commit to a rollout of free intranasal influenza vaccines for children aged two to five from next year. It comes following the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) throwing its support behind Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and … Continued
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CHESTERBROOK, Pa.–BUSINESS WIRE– Neuraptive Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies to improve outcomes in peripheral nerve injuries (PNI), today announced the first patient has been enrolled in its phase 3 clinical trial using NTX-001 in peripheral nerve injuries due to trauma. The phase 3 study is a multicenter, randomized, subject and … Continued
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Key Facts: Community Health First 2026-27 Victorian Budget Asks: 1. Reduce waiting list for affordable care by investing $7.5 million to provide over 60,000 hours of additional community-based care. 2. Increase community health infrastructure funding from 0.3% to 1.5% of the total health infrastructure spend to expand and improve facilities to reach more Victorians. Note Infrastructure … Continued
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Are you concerned about your memory or worried that someone you know may have dementia? Dementia Australia is offering support in Moree, Narrabri and Gunnedah, between 13 and 16 October 2025. It is estimated there are almost 141,800 people living with dementia in New South Wales. Without a medical breakthrough this number is expected … Continued
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) will celebrate Victorian GPs and practices that have excelled in their practice and service to their communities. Each year, the awards acknowledge GPs, registrars, and practices and practice teams who make an outstanding contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities. The RACGP Victorian award winners … Continued
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The 2025 Imprivata State of Shared Mobile Devices in Healthcare Report identifies the benefits as well as the challenges Australian healthcare organisations face when implementing shared-use mobile devices for clinical staff MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imprivata, a leading provider of access management solutions for healthcare and other mission-critical industries, today released new … Continued
