Australian men at greater risk of heart disease The nation’s obesity rates among men are the second highest in the world, raising concerns over associated risks to heart health.
Banning a single ingredient could prevent thousands of deaths Legislating to remove trans fatty acids from the Australian food supply could save lives and millions of dollars, new research shows.
COVID-19 and the heart: New studies provide an in-depth look Three recently published papers give more insight into the coronavirus’ impact on the heart – and what doctors can do to help.
As lockdown eases, Victorian GPs brace for wave of health issues GPs in other states have warned of an influx of issues ranging from undiagnosed cancer to uncontrolled diabetes to depression and distress.
Why are epidemiologists branding COVID-19 a ‘global syndemic’? A rise in risk factors and non-communicable diseases, coupled with social inequality has fueled the spread of coronavirus, a new study has found.
Most patients have positive GP experiences: AIHW The majority of survey respondents said their GP listened carefully, spent enough time with them and showed respect for what they had to say.
GP-led research finds management of CVD ‘suboptimal’ But it highlights the need for a person-centred model of care, according to lead author Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe.
New rheumatic heart disease strategy to help save hundreds of lives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 60 times more likely to experience RHD than non-Indigenous Australians.
Can pain self-management avoid the need for opioids? A new education package is aimed at giving GPs the ability to treat chronic pain without opioids.
‘Important’ study shows gout medication can halt coronary disease progression The major clinical trial found use of low dose colchicine reduces heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery by 30%.