Cancer Council calls on GPs The Cancer Council is asking for GP support for what it calls ‘the biggest campaign ever run in Australia to promote bowel cancer screening’.
Cervical cancer could be all but eliminated in 80 years: Lancet study Cervical cancer could be eliminated by 2100 if the world rapidly moves to introduce HPV vaccines and screening, according to a new study.
Postnatal depression: Dads experience it, too It’s not just mothers who experience mental health issues during pregnancy and after the birth of their child.
New report highlights prevalence of diabetes in pregnancy Mothers and babies suffer poorer health outcomes when a woman has pre-existing or gestational diabetes.
Record number of influenza cases to start 2019 The high rate – almost three times the average for this time of year – has prompted reminders for pregnant women to access vaccinations.
Research and statistics on early diagnosis mark World Cancer Day GPs are told to consider laryngeal cancer in cases of persistent sore throat, while Cancer Australia has released new colorectal cancer statistics.
Australia working with Malaysia on HPV self-test pilot program Self-testing may hold the key to tackling cervical cancer deaths in Malaysia.
Update on self-collected samples for HPV testing: Dr Lara Roeske Q&A GP and cervical screening expert Dr Lara Roeske talks about the latest evidence on self-collected samples and its implications for under-screened patients.
The defining moments of general practice in 2018: Part 1 As the end of another year approaches, we should consider the progress and success our profession has experienced over the past 12 months.
Screen-detected breast cancers less likely to cause death Breast cancers detected by screening mammography through BreastScreen Australia have better survival outcomes than those in women who have never screened.