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Australian researchers call for new definition of menopause

Australian researchers call for new definition of menopause

For many women – and some transgender men and non-binary individuals, menopause marks a significant life stage, usually occurring after midlife. While the end of menstrual cycles is a common marker, experiences and symptoms vary widely. While menopause doesn’t in...
Getting started with MyMedicare patient registration

Getting started with MyMedicare patient registration

MyMedicare is now open for voluntary registration to Australians with a valid Medicare card or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran card. A practice must be registered in MyMedicare before a patient can start their own registration. There are multiple...
Navigating MyMedicare: What you can do now to prepare

Navigating MyMedicare: What you can do now to prepare

MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner, and primary care teams. It zeroes in on a crucial aspect of our healthcare system, continuity of care –...
Is the quality of sleep more important than quantity

Is the quality of sleep more important than quantity

We have often heard that an adult needs between seven and nine hours sleep a night to feel properly refreshed and to function at their best the next day. A new international study led by researchers at Monash University has found that it’s the quality of sleep rather...
Is early childhood abuse linked to poor pregnancy outcomes?

Is early childhood abuse linked to poor pregnancy outcomes?

According to the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study nearly two in three Australians (62.2%) reported that they had experienced at least one form of child maltreatment (58.4% of males and 65.5% of females). We know that adverse experiences in childhood – such as...