8+ hour, 37+ min ago  (263+ words) THE Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards are consulting on proposed changes to recency of practice and continuing professional development (CPD) registration standards, with pharmacists invited to have their say. Key proposed changes around recency of practice…...

8+ hour, 37+ min ago  (375+ words) The research looked to address uncertainty around the safety of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen, in early pregnancy, where research has been inconclusive. Using data from the Southern Israeli Pregnancy Registry, the team from Ben Gurion University analysed more…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (337+ words) Published in the journal, BMC Public Health, the research reviewed 13 studies focusing on noncommunicable diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease to examine whether POCT improves health literacy - a person's ability to understand, use and act on health information in everyday…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (20+ words) TGA releases new compounding guidance, POCT delivers benefits beyond quick results, AIHW report reveals high prevalence of hypertension, and more...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (37+ words) A new report published today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed that hypertension affects nearly two in five Australian adults aged 18 and over, with many people unaware they have the condition....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (189+ words) MOLEMAP is continuing its growth trajectory with the acquisition of Spotscreen, a mobile rural and workplace skin check provider. The acquisition strengthens Mole Map's national footprint and accelerates its mission to improve early detection and access to specialist-led skin cancer…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (338+ words) The prestigious category celebrates those who have delivered exceptional financial growth and cultural transformation, while also championing the Australian manufacturing industry on the world stage. Oppenheim has led Ego Pharmaceuticals for over 30 years, transforming the family business into a global…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (391+ words) The consensus team was led by University of Queensland researchers, and comprised experts from universities across Australia, healthcare professionals and consumers with lived experience of frailty. Focussing on six key pillars - health promotion and screening, nutrition, exercise, social activities, medicine…...

6+ day, 8+ min ago  (238+ words) Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the significant investment in this Budget amongst a range of measures to reduce the cost of living for Australians." The new medicines to be listed will include treatments for cystic fibrosis, chronic kidney disease, various…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (450+ words) In a paper published in Public Health Research & Practice, Dr Elizabeth Greenhalgh from Cancer Council Victoria and Professor Lisa Wood from University of Notre Dame pointed to 2021 WHO modelling that recommended a per capita investment of A$2. 39 (in 2024-25 adjusted for…...