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Proton beam therapy: a rapid review of evidence

The effectiveness of obesity prevention approaches targeting children aged 5–12 years delivered in primary schools

Health, development and learning screening and assessment tools for children and young people aged 5–18 years

General Practice engagement: STI, HIV and viral hepatitis care: an Evidence Check rapid review

Community impacts of residential alcohol and drug treatment facilities: an Evidence Snapshot rapid review

Patient characteristics and interventions associated with complaints and medico-legal claims

Strategies to increase shade in public playgrounds: Evidence review

Effectiveness of oral health promotion interventions: an Evidence Check rapid review

Best ways to improve hepatitis B diagnosis and care revealed

There are around 220,000 Australians living with hepatitis B, which can lead to life-threatening liver conditions if not properly managed. However, one-quarter of Australians with the virus don’t know they have it, and only 23% are receiving regular clinical care, according to the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine. The Sax … Read more

Cancer screening in CALD communities: what works to improve rates?

When it comes to cancer screening, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds have lower participation rates than the general Australian population. Just under half of Australians who speak English at home are screened for bowel cancer each year, however, that number drops to one-third for Australians who speak a language other than English … Read more

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