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Study calls for population-wide genomic screening Expanded testing for three genetic conditions could save lives and money, Monash University research suggests.
Push for earlier HIV diagnoses Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.
Research finds ‘reassuring’ cognitive data for people with HIV A study has found people on stable HIV treatment mirror normal severe cognitive decline patterns, but suggests vulnerability to subtle declines.
In Practice: New infection control resource The RACGP has released its fifth edition guidelines for infection prevention and control in general practices.
Australia records lowest ever HIV numbers Only 552 new cases were recorded in 2021, but there are ongoing concerns regarding late diagnoses, a new report shows.
Newly diagnosed HIV patients could be under-referred to support As more HIV diagnoses occur in general practice clinics, patient-centred approaches can improve connections to peer-support services.
Call to expand access to self-test HIV kits Recent research shows the tests are accurate and easy to use, but availability is an ongoing issue.
Study looks at digital approach to secondary heart attack prevention New Australian research finds post-hospitalisation text messaging program can help improve lifestyle risk factors for heart attack survivors.
Thousands expected to benefit from new PBS listings Medications for asthma, HIV, and Crohn’s disease have been added, while some heart, cholesterol and blood pressure drugs are now cheaper.