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.
GPs increasingly being empowered to diagnose and treat ADHD…..but there’s a catch
Around 1 in every 20 Australians has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While ADHD is more common in boys, it’s under diagnosed in...
Chronic Condition Management changes take effect
The prevalence of chronic conditions is increasing in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare almost 1 in 6 (16%; 4.1...
Is eight hours sleep a night a myth?
You'd think it was uncontroversial that we need eight hours sleep a night. You hear that everywhere you go, but it turns out that it may be a myth....
Do dairy and chocolate really make acne worse?
If you find a food reliably brings on a symptom like a headache or a rash, or worsening acne, then for you that food is probably a trigger. In...
Testing for prostate cancer – new recommendations
Prostate cancer screening comes closer. It is estimated that there were 26,368 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in Australia last year....
Diabetes drug for knee osteoarthritis?
Metformin is a commonly used drug in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s cheap and safe. But it’s also known to have effects on the immune system...
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