Self-collection reaching under-screened populations Uptake of the cervical cancer screening option has been particularly high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT.
Lung cancer added to national screening register Eligible Australians could soon be offered a scan every two years in a bid to bolster early detection, but the RACGP says the register needs updating.
Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy? A new study found dexamphetamine does not put mothers or their babies at risk, but stopping before conception could be beneficial for some.
How can Australia increase BreastScreen participation? With more than one in two eligible women not taking part in the preventive screening program, the RACGP has suggested ways to boost engagement.
Pharmacy diabetes trial creating ‘serious concerns’ The RACGP has slammed a plan to screen for the disease in pharmacies, saying it could fragment care and put vulnerable patients at risk.
Ban use of genetic testing for life insurance: RACGP While the college notes its potential to improve health outcomes, it suggests people could avoid testing if they risk cover being denied.
Opioid use in pregnancy linked to childhood illness According to new research, women who used opioids during pregnancy are more likely to have children with infections, eczema and asthma later in life.
Perinatal depression leads to increased risk of death: Study A review of one million people has linked perinatal depression to an increased risk of taking one’s own life, even decades after giving birth.
Make breast density reporting mandatory: RANZCR The radiologist body is calling for an expansion of mammogram services, and a GP expert agrees it will help patients make more informed choices.
Should all children be screened for coeliac disease? Italy will begin screening all children for coeliac disease from 2024, but it remains unclear whether Australia should follow suit.