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.

Is running bad for your knees?

It's a widely held belief that running grinds your knee joints to dust over time, eventually leading to a knee replacement. This is largely a myth. Running on healthy, uninjured knees is actually good for joint health. The repetitive impact strengthens bone density,...

Another reason to have the shingles vaccine

There is already strong evidence that the shingles vaccine is associated with a lower risk of dementia. But a review of available studies suggests that it may also be associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. This comes from a presentation at a...

National Lung Cancer Screening Program

Information packs for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) have just been distributed to general practices across Australia. While the program launched in July, these resources provide practical guidance for identifying and referring eligible patients...

Can tiny bursts of vigorous activity improve heart health?

Jan 16, 2023

Cardiovascular diseases cause 27% of deaths in Australia. Around 1.2 million Australians (6.2% of adults) have 1 or more heart or vascular...

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