Advertise on podcast: Health Report - Separate stories podcast

In the news: People report feeling tired as they adjust to daylight saving time as the clock springs forward and falls back. But what does the science say about how the time change affects our health?The results of a study on the diet of pregnant and breast feeding women and the effect it has on the infant's likelihood of developing an allergy.Astra Zeneca has announced it will extend access to Gosrelin 3.6mg implant via the PBSReferences A systematic review of epidemiological studies into daylight-saving time & health identifying beneficial & adverse effectsTrial of a Maternal Diet Rich in Eggs and Peanuts to Reduce Infant AllergyAstrazeneca to extend PBS access to Zoladex® (goserelin) monthly (3.6mg) implant

Waking up with stiff hips and sore legs? It may be more than just the signs of old age. Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that mostly affects people over 65 years of age but can happen earlier. Learn what to look out for and when you should get it checked out. Guest/s Professor Catherine Hill, Head of Rheumatology Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Adelaide and Head of the Rheumatology research group Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Research If you have PMR and would like to participate in research, you can contact Professor Hill here.

A health law expert has examined the LillyDirect platform, which now facilitates dispensing of the pharmaceutical company's own GLP1 medicine in Australia. He talks through the regulations that apply to this model to see how it stacks up.  Norman Swan is a director of a company that has a share in an online pharmacy business. Guest/s Dr Christopher Rudge, lecturer at Sydney Law School, and Deputy Director of Sydney Health Law References Weight loss drug will be easier to access as Eli Lilly disrupts the pharmacy modelABC News: Doctors condemn Eli Lilly move to dispense GLP-1 medication Mounjaro direct to door Lilly Australia told ABC News that LillyDirect operates within existing regulatory frameworks and that the service would improve affordability and convenience for Australians. A spokesperson said: "Australian doctors prescribe the medicine, Australian pharmacists review and dispense prescriptions, and Australian healthcare, pharmacy, privacy and regulatory requirements apply at every stage."

The Fijian government recently declared a national emergency in response to the rising number of HIV cases in the country.  How will that help residents who already have HIV to stay healthy, and prevent further transmission? Guest/s Dr Virginia Macdonald, Technical lead HIV, Kirby Institute, UNSW

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected]

In the news: After failing to negotiate a way for their medicine, tirzapetide to be listed on the PBS, Eli Lilly has launched an online platform to "facilitate dispensing and delivery of medicines to consumers".  LillyDirect is now operating in Australia with their GLP1 receptor agonist the first medicine to be supplied to patients in this way via a third party online pharmacy and with options for home delivery.Fiji has declared a national emergency around it's HIV crisis and is taking an all of government approach to address the epidemic and prevent further transmission.The TGA has removed Andropgraphis from the list of ingredients allowed in medicines and supplements, in response a high number of adverse reactions. This will impact some cold and flu remedies and 'immune-boosting' supplements which should now be withdrawn from sale.References Lilly Direct consumer press releaseFijian government declares national HIV emergency as cases soarWHO continues to support Fiji as it declares HIV a national emergencyKeeping HIV under control is increasingly challengingAndrographis removed from listed medicines framework because of allergy risk

While diagnoses for adult ADHD are on the rise, we look at medications and other treatments for ADHD in children.

Emergency room visits and unplanned hospitalisations occur more often for those being cared for in privately run aged care homes. Researchers believe this may indicate the quality of care is poorer in these facilities and warn against the trend away from government-run and not-for-profit aged care homes. Guest/s Professor Maria Inacio, Professor in Health Services and epidemiology Director of the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) at Flinders University and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute References Association of long-term care facility ownership and location on residents’ mortality and hospitalisations: A population-based retrospective cohort study in Australia

A study investigating the potential link between the use of hormonal contraceptives and colorectal cancer finds there is no evidence for it either way. It confirms that using these medications does not affect your chance of getting this type of cancer, nor does it provide protection against the disease. Guest/s Dr Lina Morch, Team leader, Treatment for cancer group, Danish Cancer Institute References Contemporary hormonal contraception and colorectal cancer in premenopausal women: nationwide cohort study

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected]

In the news: A legislative amendment passed this week will see an overhaul of the Medical Costs Finder website with more specialist fee data to be included. Plus powers to prevent private health insurers from 'phoenixing' policy products have been introduced.A study from University of Sydney analysing social media posts about the new blood test for Alzheimer's disease reveals the extent of misleading information being spread by influencersReferences Better transparency and choice in health careMedical Costs FinderBlood test to detect Alzheimer's disease will be trialled in AustraliaSocial Media Claims About Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Content Analysis

Our story on weight loss injections being prescribed to people with lived experience of eating disorders without proper screening, drew a raft of responses from people with similar stories and concerns. Rachel has lived experience of an eating disorder and came across ads for a telehealth weight loss company on a podcast. The ads continue in their podcast feed, more than a year after they lodged a formal complaint with AHPRA. Rachel hasn't been updated on the status of the complaint.  What is the body that regulates doctors doing about protecting patients from unscrupulous telehealth operators and medical professionals? Guest/s Justin Untersteiner, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Health Practitioner Agency References Why is it so easy to get weight loss injections, if they could cause you harm? GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth sparks calls for regulation Crackdown on reckless prescribing as regulator ramps up peptides oversight

Disrupted sleep during pregnancy and the post partum period can increase the risk of cardiovascular events for mothers, and it's now understood these risks can be transferred to the baby as well. What can be done to improve cardiometabolic and cardiovascular health in pregnancy and beyond?  Guest/s Helen Collins, Assistant Professor, University of Louisville, Center for Cardiometabolic Science References The implications of maternal sleep disruption on cardiovascular adaptations and cardiometabolic outcomes

PBS listings for medications for three separate conditions have run up against President Trump’s most favoured nation pricing policy this year. People with breast cancer, multiple sclerosis and opioid addiction have so far been affected.  New research on this policy and it’s impact shows there will likely be more of these disruptions to come. Guest/s Dr Thomas Hwang, Assistant Professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and faculty at Harvard Medical School References Most-favoured-nation pricing for prescription drugs in US Medicare: a cohort study

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected]