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Using research in policy development is a complex process in which policy makers encounter numerous barriers. An evidence-based process is essential to improve policy strategies on oral health and chronic disease.
Recent developments in the treatment of adult asthma could be adapted to treat suppurative lung disease and wheezing in children, according to new research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
In Part 2 of her series, Dr Louise Stone explores whether digital mental health services are providing the safety and value for money we expect.
The journey for people with inflammatory bowel disease can be lonely and uncertain, but strategies and support are available for patients and their health practitioners.
No single strategy will stop domestic violence. We must urgently invest in a sustainable health system response with an understanding of different patterns of abuse and coercive control.
In part 1 of this series, Dr Louise Stone examines current national policies and digital mental health frameworks.
As age-related macular degeneration is the most common macular disease in Australia, GPs play a vital role in recognising early signs of the disease and encouraging patients to persist with treatments.
Current drug policy in Australia fails to adequately support pregnant women’s health care, which exacerbates the gender health gap. Prompt and meaningful changes are urgently needed alongside a renewed commitment to integrated, woman-centred care for pregnant women.
Telehealth should be available, when needed, to support all types of health care, including voluntary assisted dying.
