Cervical Cancer Screening report: key findings
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has today released a report into the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) in Aus
From science fiction to science fact: the rise and rise of genetic testing
Once the preserve of science fiction movies, genetic and genomic testing is now becoming increasingly integrated into healthcare, according
How often should you have a type 2 diabetes test?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the great health challenges of our time, with 1.2 million people currently living with diabetes in Australia, a fu
The drugs don’t work: how precision medicine can help treat patients
Up to two-thirds of patients with major depression fail to respond to their initial antidepressant, and less than 50% of patients achieve re
Tasmanian haematologists shaving heads to raise money for World’s Greatest Shave
Assessing blood cancers like leukaemia is part of the daily workflow for Dr Tracey Batt and Dr Anna Johnston of Royal Hobart Hospital.
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Report: 9% of women in Australia will develop gestational diabetes, complications
A recently released report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) says 10% of Australian pregnancies are affected by dia
Rare Cancers Australia team-up with pathology to drive better health outcomes
Every week in Australia 1,000 people are diagnosed with a rare or less common form of cancer, known as an RLC. A rare cancer is defined as a
Pancreatic cancer will be Australia’s 2nd biggest cancer killer by 2030
Pancreatic cancer is set to be the second biggest cancer killer in Australia by 2030 but researchers hope global efforts to improve diagnosi
When are the best days to donate blood?
Giving blood is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give, simple because it can save lives.
While those who do donate blood know
Not just a body issue: how diabetes impacts the mind
Most people tend to associate diabetes health problems with the body, and of course they’re right, but we often forget that the mind, or t
