An absolute risk–based approach is superior to the traditional individual risk factor approach when calculating cardiovascular disease risk.
Evidence-informed guideline recommendations on risk treatment thresholds for initiating blood pressure- and lipid-lowering therapy for cardiovascular disease primary prevention is presented.
Prescribing drugs to reduce the risk of cancer is a new development in primary cancer prevention.
This article discusses primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer in Australia.
The adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ resonates strongly with medicolegal issues. Failing to recognise or manage problems early is likely to lead to worse outcomes and increased costs.
An open and engaging discussion will assist patients in making an informed decision on whether pre-exposure prophylaxis is suitable for them.
With a rising global burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors among young adults, there is an urgent need to improve awareness and increase screening.
A man aged 36 years with a history of hypertension presented to discuss his recent blood test results.
The detection of primary aldosteronism in hypertensive patients is delayed and associated with end-organ injury potentially preventable with a timely diagnosis with targeted treatment.
Primary healthcare, with its established principles and multisectoral approach, is an ideal mechanism to provide support and care in response to health threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic, with its resulting city lockdowns, mass quarantines and social isolation worldwide, has uniquely highlighted the importance of mental health.
Early identification of all skin cancers enables improved patient outcomes and results in a wider range of treatment options being available locally in general practice.
This study examined the effectiveness of a general practice nurse intervention to reduce blood pressure in adults with hypertension who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Chronic non-cancer pain management illustrates the case for reconceptualising chronic condition management using a generic lifestyle-based approach.