As Australia approaches the launch of the ambitious National Lung Cancer Screening Program, experts say it could also identify the risk of cardiovascular diseases among…
Reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) aims to identify couples of reproductive age who have a high chance of having children with severe or life-threatening inherited…
Early-stage prostate cancers could be rebranded ‘acinar neoplasm’ in an attempt to reduce anxiety and unnecessary treatment, according to an international group of experts. Debate…
A plan for HPV swabbing in pharmacies will put women at risk of unexpected bills and poor follow-up, a leading GP says. Priceline announced earlier…
A clinical trial is snagging Bunnings shoppers for a blood pressure check in a bid to reach patients who do not typically consider themselves at…
All adults visiting general practice should have their blood pressure measured at least once a year regardless of cardiovascular risk factors, according to the National…
From early in their careers, it is drilled into all doctors that the chances of successfully defending a negligence claim dwindle dramatically without good medical…
Patients aged 45-49 can soon request a free bowel cancer testing kit under Federal Government changes to screening age thresholds. The new criteria announced in…
Women with the BRCA1 pathogenic variant are 80% less likely to die from breast cancer if they undergo MRI surveillance, according to an international team…
One in four women undergoing HPV screening are now opting for self-collected swabs, according to figures from the federal Department of Health and Aged Care.…
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