Why some women question the link between alcohol and breast cancer Participants in a recent study said they take health warnings related to the issue with ‘a pinch of salt’ for a number of reasons.
PSA testing ‘dilemma’: A pathologist’s perspective Prostate cancer screening guidelines are typically debated by urologists and GPs, but a pathologist’s perspective adds extra nuance to a discussion often seen as black and white.
The state of reproductive carrier screening in Australia SPONSORED: The third in a series of free webinars focused on non-invasive prenatal screening is due to take place next week.
GP pushes back against prostate cancer claims Urologists have called for GPs to overhaul prostate cancer screening, stating that not enough men are being tested – but what do the guidelines actually say?
Prenatal screening that goes beyond the common trisomies SPONSORED: A new webinar is set to highlight the broadened scope of non-invasive prenatal screening for pregnant women.
Choice, empowerment, and commitment: Women’s health To mark Women’s Health Week, RACGP staff attended a webinar covering three topical issues in the area of women’s health.
Cervical screening self-collection off to slow start More work is needed to encourage eligible patients to participate, the results of a newsGP weekly poll suggest.
Is Australia ready for widespread DNA screening? A new trial is aiming to pave the way for population-level DNA screening, but safeguards are needed to prevent unintended harm.
Why GPs are crucial to improving bowel cancer screening rates SPONSORED: Clinicians are being encouraged to talk to patients about bowel screening as part of Cancer Council’s Get2it campaign.
College partnership to drive women’s GP visits Women’s health checks are playing catch up, and the RACGP is hoping to boost GP visits and screening via an ongoing collaboration.