Leading endocrinologist victim of deepfake AI scam showing him describe doctors as ‘idiots’
A leading endocrinologist has been the victim of a bizarre deepfake scam, with a news item fabricated by AI showing him describing doctors who prescribe…
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Wrist cuff BP measure ‘non-inferior’ to upper-arm reading
Validated blood pressure devices that take readings at a patient’s wrist are an appropriate option for patients who cannot use a traditional upper-arm cuff, Australian-led…
Private hospitals want $1.3 billion taxpayer bailout or patients to pay $200 fee for every admission
Private hospitals warn facilities will close unless the Federal Government hands over a bailout of $1.3 billion, or allow them to charge patients up to…
GPs failed to claim $140 million in Butler’s tripled bulk-billing incentives
GPs missed out on $140 million in a year by not claiming new tripled bulk-billing incentives on eligible consultations, the Department of Health and Aged…
AHPRA cuts rego fees by 30% for doctors on long-term leave
Doctors who take six months of parental, disability or carer’s leave will receive a 30% fee rebate, AHPRA has announced. It follows a long campaign…
SGLT-2 inhibitors stave off type 2 diabetes in HF, studies show
New analyses of trial data suggest SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce incident diabetes in patients with cardiovascular or kidney disease, a team of international researchers says. Dapagliflozin…
Dr Anne Tonkin steps down as Medical Board of Australia chair
The chair of the Medical Board of Australia steps down this week after six years in the job. During that time, Dr Anne Tonkin oversaw…
Airline passengers with food allergies being kicked off flights, survey finds
Travel is often stressful but trying to ensure personal safety for the duration of a flight is downright scary for people with food allergy, a…
GP accused of choking partner allowed to continue treating patients while awaiting trial
A GP accused of attempting to strangle his wife has successfully overturned emergency conditions on his practice which restricted him to diagnosing and treating skin…
Rotavirus surges with 8516 cases reported this year
Australia has chalked up the most rotavirus cases in a year since the condition became notifiable in 2010. National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System data show…
