Study finds new screening program to almost halve cervical cancer in Australia Australia’s new National Cervical Screening Program will almost halve rates of cervical cancer by 2035, a new study predicts.
Using screening tools to tackle elder abuse People become more vulnerable as they age. But how do healthcare professionals detect abuse of older patients?
Latest figures for HPV vaccine show increased levels of coverage Australia’s human papillomavirus vaccination programs have seen the rates of fully immunised girls and boys continue to improve across the country, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Answering GPs’ frequently asked questions about self-collection of HPV samples GP and cervical screening expert Dr Lara Roeske has developed a series of videos designed to address GPs’ most frequently asked questions regarding self-collection of human papillomavirus samples.
Further delays to full screening registers for cervical cancer and bowel cancer The Department of Health has told newsGP that national screening registers for cervical cancer and bowel cancer are experiencing further delays to allow so-called system ‘bedding in’ issues to be addressed.
Working towards a world free of cervical cancer Modern healthcare tools mean the world can be rid of cervical cancer in coming decades, but it will require a united effort from governments and international stakeholders, public health physician Associate Professor Julia Brotherton told newsGP.
Modifying cancer risk through diet Diet represents an increasingly significant risk factor for a variety of cancers, but it is a risk that patients can modify with help from their GPs.
Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines There are three important changes for GPs and their patients in the updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
Self-collection of HPV samples: A guide for GPs Dr Lara Roeske writes for newsGP about self-collected samples, a key aspect of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
GP suggests caution for new cancer detection blood test A new blood test may offer the possibility of early cancer detection in primary care – although it is still too early to be certain.