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Past newsletters of MDDR.
Saturday, 6 June 2026
Zoladex 3.6mg withdrawal, Late-term abortion bill proposed, Primary care funding decline
AstraZeneca announced the discontinuation of the goserelin 3.6mg implant (Zoladex) in Australia, effective November 2026, citing a 'commerci
Friday, 5 June 2026
Medicare billing compliance updates, New consent rules for bulk billing, Kalbarri clinic closure impacts residents
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) plans to improve visibility for doctors regarding claims made under their provider n
Thursday, 4 June 2026
EMA-AMA Ebola response collaboration, AI integration in Australian healthcare, Senate hearing on bulk billing
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is collaborating with the African Medicines Agency (AMA) and national regulatory authorities to address
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Thrombus risk with catheter kit, Ambulance use in aged care, Tenecteplase trial for stroke
The FDA has issued an early alert regarding the Abiomed 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Kit, indicating that prolonged use may lead to thrombus
Thursday, 28 May 2026
New bulk billing consent rules, TGA approves insulin delay drug, Diphtheria outbreak linked to inequalities
From 1 July 2026, Australian medical practices must obtain assignment of benefit consent from patients in an auditable electronic form to bu
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Ebola outbreak claims Red Cross lives, Lyme disease cases surge in England, Age-adjusted D-dimer improves DVT
Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, with over 1000 cases
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Menopause awareness campaign launched, New bulk billing consent laws, Bulk billing rate exceeds 80%
The Australian government has launched its first national awareness campaign focused on menopause and perimenopause, following recommendatio
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Mental disorders' global health impact, Venezuela's health system crisis, Syria's healthcare challenges exposed
In 2023, mental disorders imposed a significant health burden across all countries and territories, regardless of available health resources
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Bulk-billing impacts independent GPs, Diphtheria outbreak messaging concerns, EMA recommends Jascayd for fibrosis
The Australian government's push for bulk-billing is impacting independent mixed-billing GPs, as highlighted by Newcastle GP Dr Max Mollenko
Friday, 22 May 2026
WHO declares Ebola emergency, RSV vaccination cuts hospitalisations, Nurses could tackle sleep health crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democrat