Statins safe to prescribe in people over 75 years of age New research has revealed statin therapy can safely and effectively reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in people over 75 years of age.
Socioeconomic factors contribute to growing health disparities A report from the AIHW highlights that social and environmental factors significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality rates.
Working towards a cure for Parkinson’s The Government is making a major investment to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease – and ultimately find a cure.
Study finds modifiable risk factors may have impact on dementia A large-scale research project analysing the global burden of dementia places strong emphasis on the importance of preventive healthcare.
GP visits lower risk of hospitalisation and death following a heart attack A report from the AIHW has found that regular GP visits can keep patients with coronary heart disease away from the emergency department.
New figures confirm positive outcomes for vaccine adherence The AIHW has released a series of factsheets on vaccine-preventable diseases, detailing impacts and rates of infection, hospitalisation and vaccination throughout the country.
Preventable factors responsible for significant global health burden Risk factors for global burden diseases are responsible for 61% of deaths and 1.21 billion disability-adjusted life-years, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.
Helping patients with COPD ‘live their dreams’ COPD is a disease that can make everyday tasks difficult to manage – but it doesn’t have to stop people living full and satisfying lives.
Not so gluten-free: One in 40 ‘gluten-free’ foods fail to meet Australian standards A new study has found that close to 3% of ‘gluten-free’ foods could be harmful to people with coeliac disease.
Government rollout of remote renal dialysis The Federal Government has commenced its $34.8 million investment into providing renal dialysis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas.