Support for managing osteoporosis
Osteoporosis contributes to the deaths of about 2300 Australians each year, but it’s hoped an updated management guide will help GPs with early diagnosis and bone health management.
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Disease X: preparing for the next pandemic
As world health authorities stay alert for the next pandemic-causing pathogen, the term “disease X” is making headlines again.
GPs urged to consider the benefits of generative AI
Now is the time for “futurists” to start dreaming and for general practice to engage with generative AI.
Australia has the means to end HIV transmission
Molecular epidemiology of HIV is indispensable for guiding evidence-based interventions, improving health outcomes, and ultimately working towards ending HIV transmission.
Why we must keep using the term 'long COVID'
Our understanding of long COVID is still evolving and incomplete, but the future looks brighter as we move beyond “what is it?” to “what can we do about it?”
Future-proofing the aged care sector
The final report of the Aged Care Taskforce is on the right track to improve the sector, but there needs to be more clarity to make sure it’s viable for the future, experts say.
Inadequate bowel preparation leading to poorer colonoscopies
A new resource has been launched to help Australians prepare for colonoscopies in a bid to reduce delays and cancellations caused by ineffective procedures.
Medical schools must make rural health a priority
The shortfall of doctors in rural and regional Australia can be addressed if medical schools make rural health a core priority, writes Dr Colin Corte.
What women want from their maternity care
With growing recognition that the social and emotional needs of women are not being met in their maternity care, it is vital that we understand the needs of the people who use our maternity care systems.
