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The growing concern of delayed diagnosis in Coeliac Disease

Coeliac disease, often perceived as a condition that manifests in early childhood, has a cloak of invisibility when it comes to its late onset in adults.

The first roll-out of the New Medicare model

The landscape of general practice in Australia is set for a pivotal change from November 1, 2023, with the introduction of new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) bulk billing items that substantially increase incentive payments for practitioners.

Shingrix to replace Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program

In a significant leap forward, Australia's National Immunisation Program (NIP) is set to introduce the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV), known commercially as Shingrix, replacing the less potent Zostavax.

Is banning junk food advertising the answer to childhood obesity?

In June of this year, Independent Member of Parliament and former General Practitioner, Sophie Scamps, initiated a legislative proposal in the federal parliament that aims to curb junk food advertising explicitly directed at children.

Asthma Australia and revisiting management protocols

The National Health Survey data, recently released, indicates a continuing rise in asthma incidence in Australia. Currently, about 2.7 million Australians, which is 11.2% of the population, are impacted by asthma.

Arcturus: what you need to know about the latest COVID-19 variant

As we find ourselves grappling with yet another twist in the global pandemic, a new Covid-19 subvariant, christened 'Arcturus', has surfaced in Australia.

Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20th March

Although 1.5% of Australians experience Coeliac Disease, approximately 80% remain undiagnosed for a majority of their life. This is far from ideal for the sufferer, and as a progressive disease, the symptoms will continue to worsen throughout the lifespan.

Hearing Awareness Week 1-7 March

“That Sounds Better” is a national Hearing Awareness Week Campaign rolling out from the team behind Can:Do Hearing as a part of Hearing Awareness Week - 1-7th March 2023.