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Warning of ‘societal threat’ presented by health disinformation

Warning of ‘societal threat’ presented by health disinformation

An editorial in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, has said the risks to public health are growing. 


Arthritis rising among working-age patients: Study

Arthritis rising among working-age patients: Study

With diagnoses to jump by 31% in 15 years, experts say investment is needed before the disease impacts ‘productivity at a national level’.


‘Strong case’ for more preventive funding in Australia: Study

‘Strong case’ for more preventive funding in Australia: Study

Analysis of life expectancy and disease burden in The Lancet also suggests Australia compares poorly to similar OECD countries for mental health. 


Study finds biofilm link to persistent wet cough in children

Study finds biofilm link to persistent wet cough in children

Researchers hope the findings may lead to more effective treatments for protracted bacterial bronchitis and bronchiectasis.


Calls for urgent action on obesity, undernutrition and climate change

Calls for urgent action on obesity, undernutrition and climate change

GPs are on the frontlines of the most significant threats to humanity.


Preventable factors responsible for significant global health burden

Preventable factors responsible for significant global health burden

Risk factors for global burden diseases are responsible for 61% of deaths and 1.21 billion disability-adjusted life-years, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.


Australians with ADHD may be missing out on diagnosis and treatment

Australians with ADHD may be missing out on diagnosis and treatment

The use of ADHD medication is increasing, but some patients are still not receiving the treatment they need, new research shows.


Use of illicit cannabis does not reduce chronic pain, according to new Australian study

Use of illicit cannabis does not reduce chronic pain, according to new Australian study

An Australian study has found no strong evidence that using illicit cannabis reduces pain or use of opioids in people living with chronic non-cancer pain.


Thunderstorm asthma: What can GPs do to help patients?

Thunderstorm asthma: What can GPs do to help patients?

Ten people died in the epidemic thunderstorm asthma event in Melbourne in 2016. What can GPs do to help their patients if such an event occurs again?


GPs can help reduce cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population

GPs can help reduce cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population

A Menzies researcher is calling on the World Health Organization and governments to prioritise improvements in cancer control for Indigenous people globally.


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