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2012-05-21 19:00:00: It’s depression, but is an antidepressant indicated?
2012-05-04 19:00:00: Scanning the evidence for imaging in RTi: NPS webinar
2012-05-02 19:00:00: New online tool to help consumers navigate their medicine brand choices
2012-05-01 19:00:00: Final NMS 2012 program now available
2012-04-26 19:00:00: Government must take the lead in tackling antibiotic resistance: NPS board chair Dr Janette Randall address to the National Press Club
2012-05-21 19:00:00
It’s depression, but is an antidepressant indicated?
(Media release)
Depression is only second to hypertension as the most common chronic problem seen by Australian GPs. With two thirds of these consultations for depression resulting in a prescription for antidepressants the use of these medicines continues to rise in Australia.
2012-05-18 00:00:00
Project manager
(Position vacant)
Manage projects for a highly regarded national health organisation – Great Melbourne location – Newly created 12 month contract position
2012-05-17 00:00:00
Monitoring for potential toxicity in patients with metal-on-metal hip prostheses: advice for health professionals
(Tip - Health Professional)
Discusses the role of GPs in monitoring metal ion levels in people with metal-on-metal total hip replacement prostheses.
2012-05-15 00:00:00
Planning and evaluation officer
(Position vacant)
Implement the evaluation plan for the MedicineInsight team – Collaborative and innovative not-for-profit – Great location near Central
2012-05-04 19:00:00
Scanning the evidence for imaging in RTi: NPS webinar
(Media release)
Next week NPS will host its inaugural webinar for GPs looking at medical imaging in respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Forming part of the NPS campaign on antibiotic resistance, the webinar on 10 May enables GPs to engage with imaging experts in real-time and gain insights into when imaging is appropriate for RTIs.
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Date published: 2008-05-01 00:00:00
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