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MedLuma launches to give Australian clinicians real-time answers while earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at the point of care

Today, Medcast launched a new Australian AI-led healthcare technology platform, giving doctors and health organisations instant access to contextual answers from trusted clinical knowledge sources while earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as they work.

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Women's health podcast series: update on medication use in pregnancy
Women's health podcast series: update on medication use in pregnancy
Dr Rebecca Chan

A/Prof Debra Kennedy from Mothersafe provides GPs with expert guidance on safely managing medications in the preconception and antenatal periods, offering practical advice to support patients throughout pregnancy.

Business Skills: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessment - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Business Skills: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessment - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Tailored health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients may be billed under MBS item number 715. This FastTrack details the eligibility criteria, related services, and additional considerations for First Nations health assessment to support sustainable, culturally-safe care. 30mins each RP and EA CPD available.

Women's health podcast series: breast cancer screening update
Women's health podcast series: breast cancer screening update
Dr Rebecca Chan

Dr Katrina Tiller explains breast density reporting and how to interpret the results, supplementary screening, and how to guide patients through evolving breast screening conversations in general practice.

Antidepressants and youth mental health – clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Antidepressants and youth mental health – clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Mental health conditions are a leading cause of disease burden for young Australians aged 16-24 years. This FastTrack explores the management of teens and young adults with anxiety or depression, with a focus on non-pharmacological strategies and when medicines may be appropriate. 30min each of RP and EA available.

Women's health podcast series: vaccinations in pregnancy
Women's health podcast series: vaccinations in pregnancy
Dr Rebecca Chan

Dr Archana Koirala from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) speaks about the latest pregnancy vaccination updates, including influenza, pertussis, COVID-19, and the new RSV vaccine.

Lifestyle medicine assessment in veteran care – clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Lifestyle medicine assessment in veteran care – clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Dr Nazha Nazeem

Effective health care for veterans requires a specific approach that considers service history, past trauma, and an understanding of the challenges of the service-to-civilian transition. Discover how to apply these factors to lifestyle prescribing in the veteran population in this FastTrack. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available.

Women's health podcast series: updates in gestational diabetes diagnosis
Women's health podcast series: updates in gestational diabetes diagnosis
Dr Rebecca Chan

Professor Glynis Ross explains the 2025 ADIPS updates on gestational diabetes, including new glucose thresholds and early HbA1c screening, helping GPs apply changes confidently in everyday care.

Women's health podcast series: updates on cervical cancer screening
Women's health podcast series: updates on cervical cancer screening
Dr Rebecca Chan

Dr Sara Whitburn explains the recent cervical screening updates, helping GPs apply new guidelines in practice and confidently manage patient discussions and concerns.

Genetic testing and referrals for GPs: a PRECISE approach
Genetic testing and referrals for GPs: a PRECISE approach
PRECISE Education Team

Genetic testing in general practice: Dr. Alan Ma explains which tests GPs can order, when to refer, and how the PRECISE portal supports confident testing and referral decisions.