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Past newsletters of MDDR.
Sunday, 26 July 2026
Adolescent health action needed, Newborn screening in LMICs, AI governance in health care
The second Lancet Commission on adolescent health and wellbeing emphasises the importance of addressing health during adolescence as a criti
Saturday, 25 July 2026
AHPRA discrimination notification findings, Prac payment scheme excludes med students, Cyclophosphamide recall due to
AHPRA's internal review revealed that 92% of the 477 notifications related to racism and discrimination were closed without regulatory actio
Friday, 24 July 2026
Medical students excluded from payment, TGA warns on ashwagandha liver risk, Pharmacy ownership rules debate continues
The Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) expressed disappointment after the federal government excluded medical students from the
Thursday, 23 July 2026
AI healthcare sovereignty call, NT to introduce VAD legislation, $130M raised for gout drug trials
The Australian Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare warns that reliance on overseas-controlled AI systems could jeopardise the
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
OTC CGM approved for kids, New sunscreen ingredient approved, Concerns over drug payment transparency
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) specifically for children
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
AMA clarifies doctors' roles, New mesothelioma care guidelines, TGA cracks down on peptides
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has revised its position on the role of doctors for the first time since 2011, explicitly addressin
Monday, 20 July 2026
Bundibugyo virus treatment trial, Child health impact in Ukraine, Pembrolizumab study correction
The PARTNERS trial has commenced to evaluate treatments for Bundibugyo virus infection. This trial aims to address the challenges of treatin
Sunday, 19 July 2026
AI in clinical documentation, FFR-guided CABG benefits, New achievable activity goals
A physician utilised artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a clinical note after a consultation with a patient who has type 2 diabetes. D
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Smoking rate hits historic low, PBS access for MS therapies secured, AHPRA updates criminal history standards
Australia's daily smoking rate has fallen to a record low of 5.6% among those aged 14 and over, according to the latest Australian Institute
Friday, 17 July 2026
TGA suspends STI self-test, Cyber attack notification delay, RSV cases outnumber flu and COVID-19
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has suspended a commercially available self-test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea after concerns abou