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.
Opioids and cannabis use
Opioid and cannabis use disorders are a major concern worldwide, constituting almost 80 per cent of all illicit drug use disorders. Their...
Is mental health declining over generations?
Recent data from several countries, including Australia, indicate a notable trend of declining mental health, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
Effects of day and night light exposures on mental health
According to the Black Dog Institute, one in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. The importance of seeking...
Vitamin C deficiency more widespread than we think among certain groups
Many people with coeliac disease are thought to be undiagnosed or diagnosed late, especially children. It can be a challenging disease to detect,...
Does tracing relatives help predict coeliac disease?
Many people with coeliac disease are thought to be undiagnosed or diagnosed late, especially children. It can be a challenging disease to detect,...
Delays in breast cancer treatment
According to the Breast Cancer Network Australia, the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer over a lifetime is 1 in 7 for women and 1 in 542...





