The science of immunisation: Dispelling vaccination myths The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to launch a series of videos, articles and images to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation.
Report shows significant growth in Australian health expenditure Most of the increase in health spending, which has risen to more than $7400 per person, is driven by federal, state and territory governments.
Developing treatments and helping future generations through breast cancer trials Clinical trials can develop new treatments and help beat breast cancer, according to the Breast Cancer Trials organisation.
October issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available The latest issue of the Australian Journal of General Practice, the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, is available online.
Australia’s alcohol-induced deaths decreasing Key numbers are at their lowest rate since the ’90s, but the news is not all positive.
Anything to declare? Corporate influence in medical research An investigation from the University of Sydney strengthens a growing argument for ensuring distance between research, policy and public health, and industry profit motives.
Aspirin doubles bleeding risk for people with common gut bacteria, researchers say Having the common stomach bacteria Helicobacter pylori more than doubles the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking daily low-dose aspirin, according to a review of studies by Australian researchers.
GPs more empathetic than they think, new research shows Researchers have found a surprising difference between GP and patient perceptions of delivered empathy.
Health of the Nation: What our politicians had to say Three of Australia’s key decision makers spoke at the launch of the RACGP’s second annual Health of the Nation report in Canberra last week.
Suicide rates higher among Australia’s ex-service defence personnel People serving in the Australian Defence Force experience good physical health during and after their service, but mental health may be a different story.