General Practice Archives - Page 9 of 10

Zelda, an AI generated Auslan interpreter created in Australia

In a world where voice-controlled technology continues to rise in popularity, practical solutions for individuals with hearing impairments remain scarce.

Arcturus: what you need to know about the latest COVID-19 variant

As we find ourselves grappling with yet another twist in the global pandemic, a new Covid-19 subvariant, christened 'Arcturus', has surfaced in Australia.

Managing Concussion in Community Sport Part 1

In the last 12 months we have seen an increased awareness of concussions in our lives, sparking an important discussion into the long-term health implications. Concussion in sport is a serious and prevalent concern, with more policy needed to regulate..

Endometriosis and the path to diagnosis

Endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating condition affecting approximately one in nine Australian women. Despite its prevalence, historically, its diagnosis has often been delayed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed.

Crazy Socks for Docs Day: shining a spotlight on doctors’ mental health

On the 2nd of June, Adelaide Convention Centre will light up in a whirl of colour and conversation for the 2023 #CrazySocks4Docs Breakfast.

Immunisation Coalition on Med CPD

The Immunisation Coalition is an Australian non-profit organisation that aims to promote immunisation and increase vaccination rates across the country.

Parkinson’s Disease: What we are learning

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain, which leads to the progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia.

It’s time to rethink Chronic Pain

Chronic and persistent pain affects a multitude of Australians everyday; some suffer through consistent pain cycles for years on end, whilst on the other hand, there are some taking steps to seek medical attention and explanations, with and without success.

Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20th March

Although 1.5% of Australians experience Coeliac Disease, approximately 80% remain undiagnosed for a majority of their life. This is far from ideal for the sufferer, and as a progressive disease, the symptoms will continue to worsen throughout the lifespan.

Hearing Awareness Week 1-7 March

“That Sounds Better” is a national Hearing Awareness Week Campaign rolling out from the team behind Can:Do Hearing as a part of Hearing Awareness Week - 1-7th March 2023.