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New paper predicts one million Australians will have dementia by 2056

New paper predicts one million Australians will have dementia by 2056

But there are preventive steps people can take, and GPs have been described as the ‘clinical spearhead’ who can lead the charge.


Kids’ blood pressure measurements differ substantially between arms

Kids’ blood pressure measurements differ substantially between arms

Researchers found even a small difference between arms could lead to a missed diagnosis of hypertension.


Knowing heart health risk scores can change patient behaviour

Knowing heart health risk scores can change patient behaviour

Patients at an Australian chest-pain clinic reduced their cardiovascular absolute risk score by an average of 2.4% after learning their rating.


Gender bias is still putting women’s health at risk

Gender bias is still putting women’s health at risk

It’s no secret men and women are different, but these differences have not been reflected accurately in the field of medicine.


New online toolkit to help streamline Heart Health Checks

New online toolkit to help streamline Heart Health Checks

Developed with input from GPs, the new tool aims to assist practices in better engaging and recalling eligible patients to boost screening rates.


Abortion has now been decriminalised nationwide – what next?

Abortion has now been decriminalised nationwide – what next?

The move marks a significant shift in recognising abortion as a health rights issue, one women’s health advocate says.


ePrescribing now available for majority of Australians

ePrescribing now available for majority of Australians

More than 3.5 million electronic prescriptions and repeats have already been generated by prescribers and dispensers across the country.


Ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Updated guidelines on managing otitis media aim to address what has been called a ‘public health emergency’.


Practice to Practice program to boost access to national GP care

Practice to Practice program to boost access to national GP care

RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements on how connecting practices and GPs across Australia can make a big difference.


Kids’ immune systems a protective factor against severe COVID

Kids’ immune systems a protective factor against severe COVID

New research offers fresh insight into why most children with COVID-19 don’t get as sick adults.


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