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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.

Palliative care should not be seen as a death sentence

Read time: 2 minutesPalliative care is widely misunderstood. Many assume it’s just for the final days of life – a service focused on easing the process of dying. That’s not what it is. Palliative care doctors and nurses are really expert at improving quality of life...

Sunscreen safety questions answered

Read time: 3 minutesSince the original CHOICE report in June 2025, the TGA has issued recalls on a number of sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF claims. The TGA also raised significant concerns about the reliability of SPF testing undertaken by a UK-based...

Paracetamol Safety in Pregnancy: The Evidence

Read time: 2 minutesYou might recall the infamous press conference in September 2025 where President Trump and his health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, claimed there was a crisis in autism spectrum disorder and blamed paracetamol use during pregnancy. President...
Aspirin to prevent cancer spread

Aspirin to prevent cancer spread

There’s been some news about a study which suggests that aspirin might prevent cancers spreading to other parts of the body. It’s been suspected for...

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What you need to know about salt

What you need to know about salt

Wherever you look in the world, salt intake is higher than it should be. Of all the deaths from heart disease, excess salt intake is a significant...

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