AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Legal Fight: The Commonwealth has launched a major Federal Court claim against 3M, alleging it hid the health and environmental risks of PFAS firefighting foam used by the ADF, with the case centred on contamination around Defence bases. Endometriosis Care: New clinical guidelines aim to cut the long wait for endometriosis diagnosis by letting GPs make a clinical diagnosis from symptoms and exam, with treatment starting sooner in primary care. Iron Deficiency Treatment: A new study finds intravenous iron use among Australian women aged 18–44 has surged over the past decade—about 1 in 20 now receive it—raising questions about decision-making and access. Cardiac Rehab for Women: Researchers report promising results for the CREW web-based cardiac rehabilitation program in rural and remote South Australia, designed to overcome distance and service gaps. Aged Care Oral Health Push: A NSW Seniors Oral Health Alliance is forming to keep seniors’ oral health on the aged-care agenda and drive practical policy reform. Clozapine + GLP-1 Safety Question: Clinicians are raising concerns about whether combining clozapine with GLP-1s could worsen gut-movement side effects, as GLP-1 use grows.
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