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Chronic non-cancer pain in older people

Chronic non-cancer pain in older people

Dr David Liew talks with clinical pharmacology registrar Dr Gloria Wong about some of the challenges involved in the pharmacological management of chronic non-cancer pain in frail older people.


Ovarian cancer risk for women with endometriosis

Ovarian cancer risk for women with endometriosis

New Australian research has found a strong genetic link between endometriosis and certain subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer.


High burden of skin cancer continues to rise

High burden of skin cancer continues to rise

Around two in three Australians will develop skin cancers in their lifetime − and that rate is steadily increasing according to fresh research.


Proposed lung cancer screening program ‘a complex arrangement’

Proposed lung cancer screening program ‘a complex arrangement’

While the RACGP has indicated cautious support for the new program, it is concerned about overdiagnosis and the role of GPs.


Fourth dose now recommended for cancer patients over 16

Fourth dose now recommended for cancer patients over 16

The change in ATAGI advice will affect the COVID vaccine recommendations for cancer patients aged 16 and 17 with immediate effect.


Research shows BRCA-related cancers not a ‘female-only thing’

Research shows BRCA-related cancers not a ‘female-only thing’

Males who carry a fault in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may be at greater risk of prostate, breast, stomach and pancreatic cancers, a new study suggests.


Doctors again voice opposition to pharmacy prescribing

Doctors again voice opposition to pharmacy prescribing

The decision to extend a UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot program has prompted a warning from the RACGP and Urological Society of Australia.


‘Disturbing’ rise in young-onset gastrointestinal cancers

‘Disturbing’ rise in young-onset gastrointestinal cancers

Local and international experts are worried about the rising numbers of young people under 50 being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers.


COVID vaccination for immunocompromised cancer patients

COVID vaccination for immunocompromised cancer patients

Oncologist Professor Eva Segelov details important clinical information specific to this vulnerable cohort.


Patients most at risk of missing out on non-COVID healthcare

Patients most at risk of missing out on non-COVID healthcare

New data aims to help GPs prioritise certain patient cohorts to mitigate future risk. But with the system under pressure, is this realistic?


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