Ear health improving for First Nations people: AIHW A new report shows the rates of ear and hearing problems have declined, while screening and audiology uptake have improved.
Push for earlier HIV diagnoses Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.
In Practice: Proposed approaches to AHPRA data strategy The RACGP has submitted feedback on the health regulator’s strategy to inform its overall approach to how data is shared.
Australia records lowest ever HIV numbers Only 552 new cases were recorded in 2021, but there are ongoing concerns regarding late diagnoses, a new report shows.
Call to expand access to self-test HIV kits Recent research shows the tests are accurate and easy to use, but availability is an ongoing issue.
New push to end HIV transmission as fifth decade of pandemic begins Exactly 40 years since the reality of the global AIDS pandemic emerged, there is new hope of ending HIV transmission in Australia.
Hearing loss associated with increased dementia risk: Study But it’s not all bad news. Study co-author Professor Henry Brodaty speaks to newsGP about how GPs can help patients be proactive.
Cochlear implants ‘life changing’ but under-utilised: Expert There are many barriers to assessing patients for cochlear implants, according to a leading otolaryngologist.
Inquiry told GPs should be ‘essential’ part of pandemic preparedness The RACGP highlighted shortfalls in the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 health response at a parliamentary hearing.
Shining a light on diversity in aged care The aged care royal commission will hold a hearing on the ‘needs of people who have diverse backgrounds, experiences and characteristics’.