Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
New data reveal COVID’s impact on cancer screening The pandemic brought a drop in all national cancer screening programs, but there are signs of recovery.
Three-condition genetic carrier screening to become free More than $80 million will be invested into preconception screening, but there is uncertainty surrounding support for high-risk results.
Ovarian cancer risk for women with endometriosis New Australian research has found a strong genetic link between endometriosis and certain subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Australia develops ‘world’s most effective’ autism screening tool The ‘ground-breaking’ resource can reportedly identify 96% of children on the autism spectrum by preschool age.
Genetic Carrier Screening The Good GP interviews Dr Alison Archibald on the topic of genetic carrier screening, what it involves and the conditions that can be screened for.
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.
Research shows BRCA-related cancers not a ‘female-only thing’ Males who carry a fault in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may be at greater risk of prostate, breast, stomach and pancreatic cancers, a new study suggests.
Australian breakthrough could improve newborn screening Researchers have developed a new test for three rare genetic disorders that could help improve newborn screening programs.
Patients most at risk of missing out on non-COVID healthcare New data aims to help GPs prioritise certain patient cohorts to mitigate future risk. But with the system under pressure, is this realistic?