Study debunks benefits of daily aspirin for healthy older patients It turns out that for older people with no history of heart attack or stroke, an aspirin a day does not keep the doctor away – and may sometimes do the opposite.
Workplace assistance the next step in endometriosis support The Federal Government has announced the development of workplace-specific materials to educate employers on the prevalence and impact of endometriosis.
New school program for type 1 diabetes support The Federal Government has invested $6 million in a school-based program that will help children across Australia who have type 1 diabetes.
Endometriosis awareness campaign to be launched A new Federal Government social media campaign for endometriosis awareness will complement its recently launched national action plan.
New tool may help GPs better manage patients with migraines The University of Melbourne has launched a new course highlighting the latest advances in migraine diagnosis and treatment for GPs.
Updated osteoarthritis guideline designed to reduce unnecessary imaging and surgery The RACGP has updated its Guideline for the management of knee and hip osteoarthritis, aiming to reduce overreliance on measures such as surgery, imaging technology and medication.
Reminder apps not a bitter pill to help with medication adherence New research from the University of Sydney shows mobile phone apps could potentially save lives by helping people experiencing coronary heart disease with their medication adherence.
Same disease, different outcomes: Heart attack and gender The persistent view that cardiovascular disease is a men’s health issue leads to poorer outcomes for women.
One in ten Australians have both a mental and physical health condition: Report People with chronic physical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at much higher risk of developing mental health conditions, a new report has found.
Chronic conditions are driven by social factors outside a doctor’s control: GP A prominent GP has called for attention to poverty and low-paid work as a key driver of chronic health conditions.