Practice Connect
Stay informed with Practice Connect, your monthly digest of healthcare’s most relevant topics. We deliver evidence-based insights on controversial health debates, prevention strategies, and practical clinical guidance to help you navigate patient conversations and stay current with Australian healthcare developments.
Parenting program reduces risk of child maltreatment and its far-reaching
Mental health conditions have a significant impact and are common. We also know that some mental health issues are associated with experiences from...
Whooping cough vaccination rates low among older Australians
Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough are covered by various combination vaccines in Australia. While part of the routine childhood immunisation...
Hepatitis E virus: it’s time to pay closer attention
According to the World Health Organisation, viral hepatitis infections claim the lives of 3,500 people each day worldwide. One of the lesser-known...
Is lifestyle therapy helpful for depression?
Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia. Good nutrition, physical activity and having someone you can reach out to are all important when...
Getting more people into bowel cancer screening
Bowel cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, claiming the lives of 5,350 Australians every year (103 a week). That number is even more...
Does high-intensity exercise boost memory function?
It’s the in-vogue form of exercising, and now another study suggests it has benefits over and above the everyday activities of jogging, swimming or...
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