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Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

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How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

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Molnupiravir oral anti-viral for COVID-19

In this Product Explainer, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist A/Prof Paul Griffin explains the role of oral anti-virals in the context of the current COVID-19 virology and available therapies.

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Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

Clinical Articles

Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

Clinical Articles

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

Clinical Articles

Three problems with the bulk billing incentive

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

Clinical Articles

Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

Clinical Articles

MyMedicare not as innocuous as it seems, GP advocates warn

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

Clinical Articles

GPs predict MyMedicare flop

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

Clinical Articles

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents in every part of your life. Not only are you constantly surrounded by odor, you’re also producing it. And it is so distinctive that it can be used to tell you apart from everyone around you.

Clinical Articles

Excessive screen time can affect young people’s emotional development

A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students.

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Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

Molnupiravir oral anti-viral for COVID-19

In this Product Explainer, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist A/Prof Paul Griffin explains the role of oral anti-virals in the context of the current COVID-19 virology and available therapies.

Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

Three problems with the bulk billing incentive

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

MyMedicare not as innocuous as it seems, GP advocates warn

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

GPs predict MyMedicare flop

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents in every part of your life. Not only are you constantly surrounded by odor, you’re also producing it. And it is so distinctive that it can be used to tell you apart from everyone around you.

Excessive screen time can affect young people’s emotional development

A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students.

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A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

In this Product Explainer, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist A/Prof Paul Griffin explains the role of oral anti-virals in the context of the current COVID-19 virology and available therapies.

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents in every part of your life. Not only are you constantly surrounded by odor, you’re also producing it. And it is so distinctive that it can be used to tell you apart from everyone around you.

A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students.

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