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Bowel and Intestine Clinical Guidelines / Management Middle-aged New Content Oncology Space Health & Medicine

In development, age specific clinical practice guidelines for early onset bowel cancer

By Australian Health Journal — 3 days ago

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has agreed to consider for approval the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Early Diagnosis and Management of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer (EOCRC), to be developed by Bowel Cancer Australia in collaboration with the Australian Living Evidence Collaboration (ALEC), and funded by Bowel Cancer Australia. ALEC is led by Cochrane Australia and based in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University.

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Accessibility Health System New Content New South Wales Population Primary Health

Sydney North Neighbourhood Health Hubs to approach health and welfare in holistic way

By Australian Health Journal — 4 weeks ago

Many people struggle to access the right care at the right time, leading to gaps, delays, and confusion when navigating the health system. By fostering collaboration and integration, the Wellbeing Collaborative will support a primary care system that works better together, making it easier for individuals to receive early intervention and preventative care. By working together and in partnership, Sydney North Health Network aim to create more connected, accessible, and person-centred services that address key health challenges locally, including chronic illness, mental health, aged care, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and suicide prevention.

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General Practice New Content Pathology Technology Pharmacy Women and child birth

Evolution in consumer diagnostics with saliva based pathology

By Australian Health Journal — 1 month ago

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer diagnostics have rapidly advanced, with more people becoming aware of and comfortable using at-home testing. These tests provide greater convenience, control, and empowerment, allowing individuals to monitor their health without immediately consulting a healthcare professional. Recently, this shift has been particularly impactful in areas such as pregnancy testing, where saliva-based diagnostics now enable earlier and more accessible detection.

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Disability Diversity, inclusion and equity New Content Research

Course developed for people with intellectual disability to learn about research

By Australian Health Journal — 1 month ago

Scope Australia is one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia, supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. 
They operate across Victoria and New South Wales across more than 425 service locations.

Scope’s research team developed a course about what research is and how to do research. Eight people with intellectual disability did the course. Five people took part in interviews to help Scope learn about the course and how to make it better.

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Education Frail, Homebound and Bedridden Population Hospitals and Clinics New Content

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

By Australian Health Journal — 1 month ago

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) – Incidence rates, symptoms, risks, research & innovation

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Education New Content Women and child birth

HEALTH CARE BRIEF: Postpartum haemorrhage

By Australian Health Journal — 2 months ago

Postpartum haemorrhage- Incidence rates, symptoms, risks, research & innovation

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Depression New Content Psychiatry Psychology Women and child birth

Intersection of multiple births, birth trauma and perinatal mental health

By Australian Health Journal — 2 months ago

Mothers of multiples are five times more likely to experience depression and have triple the rates of anxiety compared to mothers of singletons. Danya McStein is a Clinical Team Manager at Gidget Foundation Australia, talks about mothers expecting twins showing prenatal depressive symptoms, while postpartum, facing higher risks of clinical exhaustion and postpartum depression.

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Cancer New Content Oncology Palliative Primary Health

Early detection & surveillance guides for pancreatic cancer

By Australian Health Journal — 2 months ago

Pancreatic cancer remains one of Australia’s deadliest cancers, with five-year survival rates hovering at just 14%, with little improvement over several decades. Often called the ‘silent killer’, the disease frequently presents with minimal or vague symptoms, resulting in late diagnoses and poor outcomes. Pancare Foundation is leading the rollout of new clinical resources and surveillance guides to support healthcare professionals in identifying at-risk patients and promoting early detection.

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Health Policy New Content Palliative People in healthcare Pharmacist Pharmacy Society of Australia

The quest to create an Australian framework for a Palliative Care Pharmacist

By Australian Health Journal — 3 months ago

Helen Stone is the State and Territory Manager SA & NT for the Pharmaceutical Society Australia. Her professional interests include palliative care, pharmacist professional services, mental health, leadership, and management.

She has recently led teams of pharmacists in innovative pharmacy practice models including in aged care, GP practice, palliative care and dementia support. This has contributed to the body of evidence for sustainable funding for embedded pharmacist roles in primary care and aged care settings.

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Gastroenterology New Content Paediatric Training and Career

Streamlining and centralising training for gastroenterologists

By Australian Health Journal — 3 months ago

Dr Amit Saha is a Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist and trained paediatric endoscopist based in Perth. He underwent his higher specialist training in Paediatrics within the NHS in the UK, and sub-specialised in Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition at busy and prestigious centres in London including The Kings College Hospital.

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