Caitlin Wright

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70% of people with depression not receiving minimally adequate treatment - InSight+

Dec 2, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

A recent study has found that 70% of Australians diagnosed with major depressive disorder are not receiving minimally adequate treatment. The research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, analysed data from 204 countries and territories to assess global access to mental health care.
Hopes for reduced infant RSV hospitalisations - InSight+

Oct 28, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

Expanded access to respiratory syncytial virus vaccines will cover all Australian babies. This year has seen surging rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), particularly in infants. However, with the recent announcement of expanded vaccine access for pregnant women and monoclonal antibody for babies, experts are hopeful that there will be a vast reduction of RSV hospitalisations next year.
Neurologists call for ban of herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease - InSight+

Oct 28, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

Parkinson’s disease neurologists and advocates are urging the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) to ban the common herbicide paraquat, citing compelling evidence linking its use to the development of Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat is a common, non-selective herbicide that is registered for weed control in a range of agricultural situations. It is the active ingredient in 141 registered products and is a Schedule 7 poison, so only licensed people can buy it.
Concerns over international doctor fast-track pathway - InSight+

Oct 27, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

A program that aims to fast-track international medical graduates into rural Australian placements is facing criticism for lacking detail and safeguards. GP and rural health colleges have raised concerns over the readiness of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (AHPRA) new fast-track pathway for rural doctors. The expedited program launched on 21 October 2024 and aims to increase the number of GPs to address critical health shortages.
New guidelines for ADHD prescribing - InSight+

Oct 13, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

Navigating the complexities of ADHD treatment just got a little easier for clinicians, with the release of a new evidence-based prescribing guide. Launched by the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA), this first of its kind ADHD prescribing guide for Australian healthcare professionals is a living document. It will be updated as necessary to reflect the latest evidence and best practice in the field of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
HIV on the decline but challenges remain - InSight+

Oct 7, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

A recent spike in HIV diagnoses is a stark reminder that complacency in prevention could undo decades of progress. New data released by the Kirby Institute shows that 722 new HIV diagnoses were reported nationally in 2023, which was up from 553 in 2022. Despite this rise, Surveillance Innovation Group Leader at the Kirby Institute, Dr Skye McGregor, said new cases are tracking downwards overall.
Mpox on the rise - InSight+

Sep 22, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

Doctors are being urged to be on the lookout for mpox symptoms with a recent increase of cases in Australia. According to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System, as of 10 September 2024, there had been 480 notifications of mpox (formerly monkeypox) in 2024, with most of these in NSW (237 cases). This has risen sharply in the last few months, particularly in NSW, which had only 17 infections in the half of the year.
The health costs of gambling must not be ignored - InSight+

Sep 1, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

The government needs to ban gambling advertising, health experts say, because the cost of gambling on the health and welfare of Australians is too high. The Federal Government is increasingly under pressure to respond to a parliamentary committee inquiry into online gambling released in June 2023. The report provided 31 recommendations that apply a public health lens to online gambling to reduce harm to Australians.
Infectious syphilis and other STIs on the rise - InSight+

Aug 18, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are rising dramatically in Australia and experts worry it will lead to significant public health challenges in the future. A recent article published in the Medical Journal of Australia has shown that the rate of infectious syphilis notifications rose more than 500% in women of reproductive age over a 10-year period. The research examined notification rates for women aged 15–44 years from 2011 to 2021.
People with chronic pain missing out on vital care - InSight+

Aug 4, 2024 | insightplus.mja.com.au | Caitlin Wright

There are 3.6 million Australians suffering from chronic pain, but despite these high numbers, a recent survey has found that most aren’t getting access to the care they need. The 2024 National Pain Report highlighted how pain colours the world of not just those living with chronic pain but society as a whole.