Gastroenterologists named in Australia Day Honours
A number of gastroenterologists have been recognised for their contributions to the specialty in the 2023 Australia Day Honours. Among those honoured was Dr Melvyn Korman, Dr Mark Stephens and the late Dr Donald Cameron. Dr Korman was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for “significant service to gastroenterological...
Novel protective factors identified for serrated polyposis syndrome
Several novel risk factors and potential protective factors associated with serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) and colorectal cancer (CRC) have been identified in an Australian study. Researchers at the University of Melbourne found evidence of a potentially protective role for folate, calcium and NSAIDs use, as well as low to moderate alcohol...
Call for rethink on Crohn's disease post-operative prophylaxis
For patients with Crohn’s disease who undergo surgery there is little clinical benefit from routine risk-based prophylactic treatment to prevent postoperative recurrence, new research shows. Findings from a Dutch study suggest that an approach based on endoscopy-driven step-up treatment would provide similar post-operative outcomes in high risk Crohn’s disease patients and...
Nurses take on sedation duties under new guidance
Nurses have been given the green light to perform procedural sedation of patients using propofol provided they work under a strict set of guidelines released by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. It follows a declaration by the college...
Nurses have been given the green light to perform procedural sedation of patients using propofol provided they work under a...
Meet the specialists named in the 2023 Australia Day Honours
Nearly two dozen specialists have been recognised for their achievements in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, with names across all ranks of the Order of Australia. The 2023 list also included a COVID-19 Honour Roll, with 77 Australians recognised for their...
Nearly two dozen specialists have been recognised for their achievements in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, with names across all...
TGA warns of shortages of 18 antibiotics
The TGA has revealed that 18 antibiotics are subject to supply shortages, and the agency is rolling out measures to enable patients and prescribers to access alternative products, where necessary. The regulator said Australia was experiencing shortages of antibiotics including amoxicillin,...
The TGA has revealed that 18 antibiotics are subject to supply shortages, and the agency is rolling out measures to...