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Colorectal cancer screening in Australia: An update

Colorectal cancer screening in Australia: An update

23/11/2018

This paper summarises the updated recommendations from the National Health and Medical Research Council pertaining to colorectal cancer screening so that they may be applied in general practice.


Human papillomavirus testing as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program

Human papillomavirus testing as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program

27/06/2018

Australia has adopted innovative, evidence-based criteria for the inclusion of HPV NAT assays in the renewed NCSP.


Guest editorial: Times of change and opportunity for Australian general practice training

Guest editorial: Times of change and opportunity for Australian general practice training

22/11/2024

A reflection on the Australian General Practice Training Program and nationally coordinated training for the general practitioners of the future.


General practitioners’ perceptions, attitudes and experiences of frailty and frailty screening

General practitioners’ perceptions, attitudes and experiences of frailty and frailty screening

19/06/2019

This qualitative study presents a first look at how Australian general practitioners think about and act on frailty in daily practice.


Patient digital self-screening tool for familial hypercholesterolaemia: A pilot study

Patient digital self-screening tool for familial hypercholesterolaemia: A pilot study

10/11/2024

This study implemented and evaluated a digital familial hypercholesterolaemia self-screening questionnaire administered in general practice.


Shortfalls of new Medicare-funded genetic screening program

Shortfalls of new Medicare-funded genetic screening program

10/11/2024

The new MBS program funding through items 73451 and 73452 is at grave risk of being underutilised or, worse yet, misunderstood despite its best intentions.


Universal screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia in newborns: Time for general practice to contribute

Universal screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia in newborns: Time for general practice to contribute

29/03/2023

Familial hypercholesterolaemia, an autosomal dominant genetic condition, affects one in 250 people in Australia. Universal genetic screening of newborns for FH should be provided in Australia.


Preconception and antenatal carrier screening for genetic conditions: The critical role of general practitioners

Preconception and antenatal carrier screening for genetic conditions: The critical role of general practitioners

21/02/2019

General practitioners are ideally placed to offer individuals and couples carrier screening for autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions.


Breast density in screening mammography

Breast density in screening mammography

23/10/2024

Breast density is frequently reported in screening mammograms, which can result in discussions between patients and their GPs regarding its significance in cancer detection.


Retina-predicted cardiovascular disease score: A new lens for assessing cardiovascular risk in general practice

Retina-predicted cardiovascular disease score: A new lens for assessing cardiovascular risk in general practice

23/08/2024

Retina-predicted cardiovascular disease scores offer an accurate and convenient way to measure atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.


Updates on AAA screening and surveillance

Updates on AAA screening and surveillance

01/05/2018

Abdominal aortic aneurysm remains one of the hallmark pathologies in vascular surgery and an area of intense research interest.


The early detection of breast cancer: An update from the Red book

The early detection of breast cancer: An update from the Red book

23/04/2025

This paper provides an overview of breast cancer screening recommendations, emphasising the role of general practitioners in assessing individual risk and guiding preventive strategies.


Lung cancer screening: A promising new frontier

Lung cancer screening: A promising new frontier

23/07/2024

This article discusses the evidence for early detection of lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT).


Prostate-specific antigen testing for prostate cancer: Time to reconsider the approach to screening

Prostate-specific antigen testing for prostate cancer: Time to reconsider the approach to screening

18/02/2023

Current evidence for prostate-specific testing to advocate for updating outdated guidelines and resources.


A function-focused approach in primary care for older people with functional decline: Making the most of reablement and restorative care

A function-focused approach in primary care for older people with functional decline: Making the most of reablement and restorative care

27/06/2019

General practitioners are well positioned to take a comprehensive approach to the management of functional decline in older people, aided by a range of funded programs.

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