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Many risk factors are modifiable, and so they can be changed to improve a person's health. Understanding the choices veterans make regarding their lifestyle and behaviours and the impact this has on their health will help you to identify areas for behavioural change.

Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences for new mothers. For many, it is an experience filled with both joy and immense challenges, which highlights the importance of support and understanding from healthcare professionals.

67-year-old Ling, recently relocated from China, was admitted to the stroke unit post-thrombolysis for an ischaemic stroke. When should early stroke rehabilitation begin and what should this entail?

What health issues are you likely to encounter in your veterans? Veterans present with the same types of conditions seen in all Australians, albeit often at an earlier age and with

Diabetic emergencies typically arise from extreme fluctuations in blood glucose levels. The two most common emergencies are hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia.

In this podcast Dr Kate Annear and Professor Ric Day, rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist, will cover why gout is important, and will also address some of the common misconceptions surrounding this condition as well as providing some practical advice on supporting better outcomes in the management of this condition.

This useful tool shows the aspects of the Veteran Health Check to incorporate into all relevant consultations with Veterans at any time after transition, including a useful autofill template.

Australia's healthcare system, often lauded for its comprehensive and accessible nature, has a glaring gap when it comes to addressing the unique needs of First Nations people.

Launching tomorrow, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has partnered with medical education company Medcast, to provide freely available resources for health professionals to assess and manage veterans’ health.