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.
Early menopause and diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects about a tenth of all adults globally. Studies have typically focused on white men, but we know women may have unique risk...
Processed foods and depression
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 2.1 million Australians, or 9.3 per cent of our population, are suffering from some form of...
Non drug treatments for both osteoarthritis pain and depression
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly half of Australians of all ages (46.6%) had one or more chronic condition, and almost one...
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...
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