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.
Australians not good at identifying their own melanomas
Australians have some of the highest rates of exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun. This results in a high incidence of skin cancer,...
Do multivitamins make you live longer?
Multivitamins are commonly used in the belief that they prevent disease and maintain health. In fact, approximately 45% of Australians take...
Does walking reduce low back pain?
Low back pain is pervasive globally, affecting millions. And though it is usually self-limited, recurring symptoms are common, adding significantly...
Dementia risk reduction and prevention: Tips from a leading expert
Dementia is the leading cause of death for women (second overall for the population) according to Dementia Australia. There is a lack of knowledge...
Fewer Australians are getting their annual influenza vaccine
It's peak flu season but about 540,000 fewer Australians have had a flu shot compared to this time last year at the time of writing. A National...
Are precision medicine treatments more effective for children with cancer
According to the Cancer Council about 750 children aged 0-14 are diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia. Recent advancements in paediatric...





