Heart disease danger for over-75s who discontinue statins A new study has linked ending their use with a 33% increased risk of hospital admission due to a cardiovascular event.
What exactly is a disease? Amid ongoing debate over whether obesity should be classified as a disease, two experts examine what a disease is – and who gets to decide.
Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer GPs have a central role in facilitating informed decision making for prostate cancer patients’ treatment options, an expert says.
Questions over Australia’s tobacco control A new report labels Australia a ‘best practice’ country, yet smoking rates are stagnant and lung cancer remains a leading cause of death.
Cancer and inflammatory disease medicines receive $56 million boost Four new medicines will be listed through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, helping patients fight aggressive cancers and inflammatory conditions.
Calls to change ‘age-old’ diverticulitis practices A review of current guidelines for one of Australia’s most common gut disorders has found treatments should be chosen more wisely.
Overcoming barriers to cervical screening: Self-collection As Australia works towards eliminating cervical cancer, Dr Lara Roeske re-emphasises a pathway that can help reach under or never-screened women.
TGA releases improved patient information Updates to the Consumer Medicines Information are aimed at improving patient understanding and safety of medicine use.
US study finds millions take daily aspirin unnecessarily But is the potentially dangerous phenomenon as common in Australia?
Heat, crowds and viruses: What Hajj pilgrims need to know about health With two million people about to arrive in one city, there are real health issues to be aware of.