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.
Cuff size and the accuracy of automated blood pressure readings
A blood pressure reading is a critical indicator of risk for stroke, heart disease and dementia. But what is the effect of using a standard size...
Additional COVID-19 vaccine now recommended for vulnerable Australians
COVID-19 is now one of Australia's leading causes of death according to data from the Bureau of Statistics. This is an important reminder for...
Marriage and money – how cognitive decline affects the household finances
The interactions between ageing, cognition and financial health have been of growing interest to economists and public health researchers. We’re...
Direct-to-consumer egg-timer tests make misleading marketing claims
The egg-timer test, known clinically as anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) testing, is marketed to the public as a way of testing fertility for women but...
What causes low testosterone?
Low testosterone is linked to worse health outcomes among older men, especially in the areas of diabetes, dementia and mortality. But the scientific...
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....
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