Proposed lung cancer screening program ‘a complex arrangement’ While the RACGP has indicated cautious support for the new program, it is concerned about overdiagnosis and the role of GPs.
Study links mental disorders early in life to dementia Mental health disorders are often an underappreciated category of modifiable risk factors for dementia, new research suggests.
Concerns for under-vaccinated pregnant population Pregnant women remain cautious when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, but growing safety evidence should boost uptake.
Asthma plan ‘more important than ever’ during COVID People with asthma but no written action plan have been warned they could end up in hospital if they do not see their GP.
A health policy blueprint for self-care The new paper outlines the role of self-care in effective preventive health and the system reforms needed to support improved models of care.
New study seeks to ‘notably’ improve ovarian cancer survival rates The world-first research will use artificial intelligence to predict risk factors of the fatal cancer over the next 15 years.
Public hospitals ‘completely overrun’ due to COVID delays State health ministers across the country reportedly did not expect the record demand placed on tertiary care following a 10% drop in GP presentations, despite warnings.
Mother’s meningococcal grief a powerful reminder for the importance of routine immunisations Kirsty McGinty is sharing her daughter’s story to encourage people to stay on top of routine immunisations, with COVID-19 resulting in many being delayed or missed.
Smarter care can cut costs and help people with chronic conditions Encouraging a culture of innovation will improve preventive healthcare and keep people out of hospital, writes Adjunct Professor Stephen King.
Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies New research investigates whether misreporting and changes in behaviour can prejudice the results of genetic studies on alcohol consumption.