Australian death rate in 2020 lowest on record: AIHW All-cause mortality rates declined by 7.7% from 2019, but there was one PHN where 67% of deaths were still considered ‘premature’.
Australia records fifth Japanese encephalitis death The latest confirmed death has prompted health authorities to remind GPs of their role in vaccination uptake.
‘Quite incredible’: Australia’s first monkeypox case spotted by GP Health professionals should be vigilant, officials say, after the first likely cases of the virus were found in this country.
Investigation into mystery hepatitis outbreaks escalates Hundreds of children across 20 countries have been impacted, resulting in a number of liver transplants and at least five deaths.
Most eligible patients ‘have not had recent heart checks’ The reported results of a Heart Foundation survey suggest many at-risk patients have not been screened within the past two years.
First consensus statement on T2DM in young adults released The statement contains recommendations that differ from typical management guidelines, but also fails to acknowledge the role of GPs.
‘Dire’ new data highlights RHD challenge Figures released by the AIHW illustrate the huge task in tackling rheumatic heart disease, which the Government has committed to eradicating by 2031.
Australia needs a modern approach to assessing heart attack risk CT scanning of the heart has changed the way coronary artery disease risk can be assessed, writes cardiologist Professor Girish Dwivedi.
Preventable risk factors in childhood linked with midlife CVD Five childhood risk factors, individually or combined, have been identified as predictors of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events in adulthood.
Which diseases prompt the most spending in Australia? A new analysis published by the AIHW has ranked the spending per case of each disease in Australia for the first time.