New GLP-1 RA ‘better than semaglutide’ for weight loss in Lancet study
A high dose of a new once-weekly injected GLP-1 receptor agonist has outdone semaglutide for weight loss in a phase III trial. Ecnoglutide, developed in…
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Flu quadruples risk of stroke in next 28 days, Aussie meta-analysis finds
Patients with influenza have a 4.7-fold increased risk of stroke in the 28 days since initial infection, according to a new meta-analysis. Published in Cardiovascular…
Telehealth MBS Quick Guide for July — a rebrand and FY26 rebates
The new financial year brings to an end COVID-19 MBS services, hence AusDoc’s rebranded Telehealth MBS Quick Guide. From 1 July, the remaining MBS items for COVID-19…
RFK Jr’s new ‘expert’ panel votes against the use of influenza vaccines containing thimerosal
The Trump administration’s new vaccine advisers have endorsed influenza vaccinations for just about every American — but only if they are free of thimerosal, the…
‘GPs under pressure to do more in less time’: Plaintiff lawyer says negligence claims are increasing
Personal injury lawyer Michael Passaro has witnessed a lot. The senior managing solicitor at Law Partners has been the lawyer for Nadine Lont, whose baby…
Medical Must-See: Liar, liar, skin on fire
A friend’s advice to take a “bee venom” supplement called ‘Tawon Liar’ for muscle pain had a sting in its tail when a man developed…
Teenager convicted of murder after stabbing GP six times
The 17-year-old who killed GP Dr Ash Gordon has been convicted of murder. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had broken into…
Can you bill Medicare for group consults? This is what the federal Health Department says
This month, AusDoc’s interview with GP Dr Alecia Macrow on group consultations sparked debate over whether the consultations are billable to Medicare. Dr Macrow’s work, presented at…
2800 doctors to strike next month unless govt improves pay offer
Thousands of hospital doctors will strike for 24 hours next month unless the SA Government revises its offer of a 10% pay rise spread over…
Govt releases details of the $102 Medicare item for menopause assessment
GPs will need to perform a 20-minute assessment, including a physical examination and blood pressure measurements, to bill the Federal Government’s new Medicare item for…
