As we know, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a huge disparity in health outcomes compared to non-Indigenous Australians. In fact, the Department of Health highlights that the burden of disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 2.3...
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. According to Cancer Council NSW, about two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. GPs play a critical role in skin cancer treatment –...
In times of emergency, like during a pandemic, getting accurate information and making informed decisions is crucial. But how do people learn about vaccines and share their experiences with others? A recent study conducted in Australia investigated how adults who were...
The treatment options which balance harm against good with men diagnosed with prostate cancer after prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening continue to be a huge debate. Now a major new study from the UK sheds light on the different paths available to men. In the...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the headlines over recent months but its impact on healthcare is already being felt – with some studies finding impressive results for AI programs trained to spot skin cancer, diagnose brain tumours mid-operation, and interpret...
