chronic disease
Easing the pressure
National Heart Week is a good opportunity to conduct blood pressure checks and talk to patients about hypertension The event runs from 30 April to 6 May, and this year’s …
Do you sell wearable technology?
Wearable devices may help people increase their physical activity and reduce their risk of various diseases, experts say In this month’s Medical Journal of Australia, researchers from the Centre for …
AMA: We support pharmacist chronic disease trial
While the pilot study has drawn strong criticism from doctors, AMA says it could be a positive step to support GP care plans The Victorian government last week announced a …
Can pharmacists manage chronic disease?
A new pilot program that will enable pharmacists to monitor chronic conditions and manage medications has drawn criticism from GP quarters Edit: This story has been edited to remove out-of-date …
Inhaler trial aims to reduce lung damage in smokers
Young smokers are being sought to take part in a product trial that may slow lung decline The GSK-funded trial, being run by The George Institute for Global Health, is …
‘Diabesity’ threatens 50 years of health progress
Australia is facing a resurgence of cardiovascular disease – the country’s number one killer A deadly combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes, in addition to rising rates of atrial …
Would you take up alcohol screening?
Pharmacists may be able to help reduce alcohol-related problems in the community through screening and interventions Alcohol is consumed widely in Australia and harmful levels of consumption are a major …
Public health body renews call for sugar tax and food policy
Renewed drive for fresh food prompted by data showing a significant amount of chronic disease is caused by poor diet The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest report reveals 31% of …
5-fold increase in activity needed
A new study links increased weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseases University of Queensland researcher Dr Lennert Veerman said a significant boost to physical activity level recommendations to the …
Study to examine health care coordination
Nearly 125,000 Australians are about to receive an invitation to join a health care study that for the first time will show how well patients’ health care is being coordinated …
CMs can contribute to health revolution
As state and territory leaders meet in Canberra today to discuss reforms to Medicare to improve care offered to Australians suffering from chronic disease, Carl Gibson from Complementary Medicines Australia …
Consumer group backs Grattan report
Consumers Health Forum has urged the Government to reform primary health care following the release of the Chronic failure in primary care Grattan report today. “Our greatest health challenge in …