Elimination of deadly disease ‘on track’ Australia is well placed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but GPs can still do more, a women’s health expert has said.
A ‘hidden tragedy’: Government pledges further support for stillbirth The Federal Government has responded to a report on stillbirth with a promise of additional funding and research.
GPs soon able to prescribe abortion drugs in ACT New legislation will enable women to access drugs for medical abortion through specially trained GPs from 1 July.
‘We have to normalise it’: Boosting bowel cancer screening rates Participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low, but Professor Jon Emery believes GPs are instrumental to boosting numbers.
New program aims to prevent stillbirths The Victorian Government wants to reduce the rate of stillbirths in the state by 20%.
Varied bowel cancer screening rates across socioeconomic areas Participation rates are lower – but positivity rates higher – for those living in the lowest socioeconomic areas, a new report shows.
Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.
Benzodiazepines associated with higher risk of miscarriage: Study New study suggests GPs should the weigh risks and benefits of benzodiazepines during pregnancy.
GPs the key to flu vaccinations for pregnant women A study has identified a strong recommendation from healthcare providers, particularly GPs, as the most important factor in increasing influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women.
Substance use during pregnancy GP and addiction medicine expert Dr Hester Wilson discusses how to best approach a complex issue.