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How Should We Approach Cervical Cancer Screening in Japan?

— The Current Cytology-Based System and Japan’s Transitional Phase Toward HPV PCR Screening — Introduction Cervical cancer screening in Japan has long been conducted primarily using cytology (Pap smear).While this approach has achieved a certain level of success, growing evidence in recent years has clearly established the causal relationship between HPV infection and the development […]

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Rethinking Cervical Cancer Screening:

The HPV PCR–Based Screening Program Implemented in Australia HPV PCR as the Standard for Cervical Cancer Screening in Advanced Countries — Scientific Evidence Shared by WHO, Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands — HPV PCR–based testing (HPV DNA testing), which directly detects high-risk human papillomavirus—the causal agent of cervical cancer—has higher sensitivity than cytology (Pap

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Publicly Funded HPV Vaccination for Boys in Japan

— Learning from Tokyo’s Leadership and Australia’s Experience — Human papillomavirus (HPV) is widely known as the main cause of cervical cancer. However, HPV is also responsible for serious cancers in men, including anal cancer, penile cancer, and oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. HPV is therefore not a women’s health issue alone, but a significant public health

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ATAGI Statement: Importance and Safety of Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth

SkyArch Medical Clinic Brisbane18 December 2025 Recently, immunisation service providers in Australia may have noticed an increase in questions from parents regarding the hepatitis B vaccine given at birth. This has followed recent changes in recommendations released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). In response,

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You can now register for MyMedicare at SkyArch Medical Clinic Brisbane!

MyMedicare is a new program introduced by the Australian Government.By registering your regular (“usual”) clinic, you can receive more personalised and higher-quality medical care. By choosing SkyArch Medical Clinic Brisbane as your registered clinic, you can enjoy the following benefits: Benefits of Registering for MyMedicare 1. Better continuity of care with your regular GP With

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Harm Minimisation – An Australian Value and Philosophy

Harm Minimisation. This principle, deeply embedded in Australian public health, is about reducing the negative consequences of risky behaviours rather than demanding complete abstinence or cure. At its core, harm minimisation recognises that even if someone is not ready—or able—to change everything at once, they are still worthy of care, dignity, and support. Instead of

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

This is an explanation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a complex hormonal condition commonly seen in women of reproductive age. PCOS affects not only menstruation and fertility, but also metabolic health, emotional wellbeing, and long-term risk of chronic diseases. Globally, it’s estimated that 8–13% of reproductive-age women have PCOS, yet up to 70% remain undiagnosed.

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