Delivering genomics-based cancer care for every community
Genomics has the power to transform cancer care, but only if it is implemented equitably and inclusively.
Opinions
Concerning lack of cultural safety standards for international medical graduates regarding treating LGBTQI+ patients
Australia and New Zealand’s medical schools provide LGBTQI+ specific training in their curriculum, but international medical graduates may not have received such training, leaving LGBTQI+ patients vulnerable to discrimination during medical care.
The hidden consequences of car dependency on population health
Australia’s growing reliance on larger, heavier vehicles is significantly exacerbating road trauma and accelerating climate change. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and utes now dominate new car sales, increasing the risk of death per kilometre travelled while emitting four times more CO2 than smaller vehicles. Without urgent action, this trend will continue to endanger lives and push Australia further into a climate catastrophe.
5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one
On March 11 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic.
How to use social media for health communication with young people
With 82% of young people using social media for health information, it’s increasingly important for health professionals to cut through online misinformation with reliable and appealing social media health communication for young people.
Improving treatment for those living with anxiety
The Living with Anxiety study aims to identify genes that influence a person’s risk of developing anxiety disorders and genes that impact how well treatments for anxiety work.
The major parties want 9 in 10 GP visits bulk billed by 2030. Here’s why we shouldn’t aim for 100%
Unaffordable GP visits has become a pressing issue amid the increasing cost-of-living crisis. About 30% of Australians delayed or didn’t see a GP in 2023–24.
Less is more: deprescribing for safer ageing
Australia is facing a pressing challenge as the population ages — the way we manage medicines and how we prescribe for older adults must evolve.
Do some children need statins?
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a life-threatening hereditary condition, yet 90% of Australians with FH remain undiagnosed. Experts urge proactive genetic testing to identify children and families at risk.
