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Accepting what cannot be fixed in health care
Medicine has traditionally positioned doctors as fixers and rescuers. But learning to sit with uncertainty and inaction can be just as valuable.
Hantavirus: Of mice, men and cruise ships
The recent cluster of hantavirus cases aboard the Cruise ship MV Hondius highlights the vulnerability of passengers on cruise ships to known and emerging zoonotic diseases.
Towards decolonising medical education assessments
Australia's chronic underrepresentation of First Nations doctors reflects structural barriers to both entry and progression.
Woodfire heaters must be phased out, says Asthma Australia
The harmful effects of woodfire heater smoke are coming under increased scrutiny, with Asthma Australia calling for a national approach from governments to reduce the health impacts.
The vital role of primary care in aged care
New research highlights the crucial role good primary care plays in preventing hospitalisation of people in the aged care system.
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Motor neurone disease deaths are rising. We need more data to find out why
Mortality from motor neurone disease has tripled in Australia since the 1980s with strong regional variation, but we need systematic data collection to identify environmental causal factors.
What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
How do patients feel about their doctor using AI scribes?
Survey findings suggest that patient-facing AI tools must be evaluated not only for technical performance but also for communication quality, and demonstrable clinician oversight.
Accepting what cannot be fixed in health care
Medicine has traditionally positioned doctors as fixers and rescuers. But learning to sit with uncertainty and inaction can be just as valuable.
GLP-1 therapies key to Australia’s new obesity and CVD treatment guide
The National Heart Foundation released a practical guide for treating obesity and cardiovascular disease, and GLP-1 therapies are key.
Why planning for future health care matters, and how GPs can support it
Advance care planning provides peace of mind for patients and families facing unexpected health challenges.
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: beyond the myth, towards better care
Around one in eight Australian women live with PMOS. Clearer diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are key to supporting their reproductive, metabolic and psychological health across the lifespan.
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