Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
Experts urge to improve ‘dismal’ pregnancy vaccine rates Only 12% of a large study cohort were vaccinated against flu and whooping cough during pregnancy, prompting a review of public health strategies.
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.
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.
New call to review gestational diabetes screening One in four pregnant women are being overdiagnosed with gestational diabetes, prompting experts to question Australia’s screening criteria.