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‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’

‘Sometimes hospitals don’t realise what GPs can do’

Ten COVID-positive aged care residents in Queensland recently avoided a costly and potentially damaging hospital trip, thanks to quick-thinking GPs.


Aspirin linked to better survival rates for bladder and breast cancer

Aspirin linked to better survival rates for bladder and breast cancer

The tide has turned against aspirin for cancer prevention – but new research suggests there may still be a role after diagnosis.


Can Australia be the first country to eliminate HIV transmission?

Can Australia be the first country to eliminate HIV transmission?

Significant progress has been made, but experts say the country still has a long way to go to meet the 2022 target of virtual elimination.


R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out

R U OK? Day a reminder to reach out

It is more important than ever to check in with family and friends this year. Lifting the mental burden can start with a simple question.


Culture, care and reducing suicide risk

Culture, care and reducing suicide risk

A new resource aims to help practitioners boost their cultural competency when treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.


Reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence in prescribing PrEP

Reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence in prescribing PrEP

Expanding knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals prescribing PrEP is one of the keys to HIV prevention.


Comment sought on WA suicide prevention plan

Comment sought on WA suicide prevention plan

The draft plan is described as ‘a blueprint for a government and whole-of-community approach to suicide prevention in Western Australia’.


Falls the cause of 75% of injury hospitalisations for older people

Falls the cause of 75% of injury hospitalisations for older people

An estimated 125,021 people aged 65 and over were hospitalised due to falls in 2016–17.


Working towards zero: World Suicide Prevention Day

Working towards zero: World Suicide Prevention Day

The Australian Government has called suicide prevention a national priority, committing to a ‘zero target’.


Prevention into practice: Working to bridge gaps in adult vaccination

Prevention into practice: Working to bridge gaps in adult vaccination

Associate Professor John Litt discussed the benefits of preventive healthcare during a recent presentation at the APNA conference.


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