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BreastScreenNT bus - NT.GOV.AU
The BreastScreenNT bus gives free breast screening services to women in regional and remote communities.
Read more on NT Health website
Screening tests for adults - Lab Tests Online AU
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Newborn screening tests - myDr.com.au
Newborn screening tests can detect rare but serious genetic or metabolic disorders in newborn babies.
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Changes to the National Cervical Screening Program
National Cervical Screening Program and National Cancer Screening Register. The Australian Government has accepted the evidence-based Medical Services Advis
Read more on Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation website
Breast cancer - NT.GOV.AU
Screening tests, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and services for breast cancer.
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CRPS Screening - painHEALTH
CRPS Screening pain Self-Check CRPS Screening clinically supported pain self-check module
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Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire - painHEALTH
The rebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) is a yellow flag screening tool that predicts long-term disability and failure to return to work.
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Breast cancer screening and prevention | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
All women should undertake regular 2 yearly breast cancer screening and be aware of the normal look and feel of your breasts. Women over the age of 50 can have a free breastscreen (mammogram) every 2 years.
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Bowel cancer screening and prevention | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
Changes to your bowels can indicate a number of health conditions including cancer. If you notice changes to your regular bowel habits, especially if you notice blood in your stools you should consult your doctor. Under the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Australians turning 50, 55, 60 or 65 will be automatically offered a free bowel cancer screening kit to help detect any abnormalities early so that further investigation or treatment can occur.
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Anxiety TINO : Tune In Not Out
Looking for an anxiety test or a way to figure out if you have anxiety problems? Find out when you need to get help or information
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Pain Self Checks - painHEALTH
Use our evidence-based pain self-checks to identify if you are experiencing any potential muscularskeletal pain conditions and who may be able to assist
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Women's Business Workshop - Community Education Resource | Cancer Australia
This community education resource has been developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and health professionals working with
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Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are some of the most common complaints seen in the community. They are also seen frequently in hospitals and long term care facilities. Preventing UTIs is a large part of infection control in facilities, and are tracked and monitored like any other infection.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are some of the most common complaints seen in the community. They are also seen frequently in hospitals and long term care facilities. Preventing UTIs is a large part of infection control in facilities, and are tracked and monitored like any other infection.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Paediatric, Hip Developmental Dysplasia
This pathway provides guidance on the screening imaging of paediatric patients to exclude developmental dysplasia of the hips.
Read more on Diagnostic Imaging Pathways website
Harnessing Technology for Better Outcomes in Glaucoma - Article
With no community wide screening program in place, Australia and New Zealand rely on opportunistic screening to increase detection and reduce progression of glaucoma. As the incidence of this ‘sneak thief of sight’ continues to escalate, it’s a job that requires the commitment of optometrists and ophthalmologists, supported by increasingly sophisticated technology.
Read more on Glaucoma Australia website
Updating the management of sexually transmitted infections | Issue 6 | Volume 38 | Australian Prescriber
The control of sexually transmitted infections relies on case-finding and treatment of sexual contacts to prevent further transmission. Screening for...
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Self-help for anxiety disorders | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Self-help may be useful for people who are not able or are not willing to use other services for people with anxiety disorders; for people who can access it, face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy is probably clinically superior
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Genetic Testing in the Consumer's Hands
Since the last decade, extraordinary advances in DNA sequencing technology, increasing its speed and precision, and a significant reduction in cost, has opened the floodgates for direct-to-consumer personal DNA testing from the comfort of the home.
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Genetic Testing in the Consumer's Hands
Since the last decade, extraordinary advances in DNA sequencing technology, increasing its speed and precision, and a significant reduction in cost, has opened the floodgates for direct-to-consumer personal DNA testing from the comfort of the home.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
