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Webinar: ERS 2020 Highlights through an Australian lens

Join the limbic and a panel of Australian experts to discuss the highlights from ERS 2020 International Congress and what they mean for clinical practice in Australia.   Viewers will have the opportunity...

Join the limbic and a panel of Australian experts to discuss the highlights from ERS 2020 International Congress and what...

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COVID-19

Patients are returning to visit health professionals – but not those most in need

There been a resurgence in visits to doctors after people initially delayed their care because of COVID-19 restrictions and fears about infection risk, new figures show. But while more people overall are seeking medical care, there are still some vulnerable groups...

There been a resurgence in visits to doctors after people initially delayed their care because of COVID-19 restrictions and fears...
Financial

Medical registration fee rise announced

The cost of medical registration is to rise 3% next year with the Medical Board of Australia setting its fee at $811 for 2020–2021. The increase, in line with indexation, means that medical registration fees have increased by almost $100 in...

The cost of medical registration is to rise 3% next year with the Medical Board of Australia setting its fee...
Infectious diseases

Pandemic response bonus: big drop in bronchiolitis admissions

The lockdowns and handwashing policies introduced to curb COVID-19 have had the unexpected spin-off of a huge decrease in hospital admissions for paediatric acute respiratory illness, NSW figures show. Rates of paediatric emergency department attendances, RSV positive tests and admissions for...

The lockdowns and handwashing policies introduced to curb COVID-19 have had the unexpected spin-off of a huge decrease in hospital...