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The political power of doctors in training united
By standing together, Victorian doctors in training have courageously drawn national and state attention to hazardous public hospital working conditions and their consequences for all health workers and patients.
Do no harm: the ethics of AI in healthcare
AI offers significant opportunities in healthcare, but it also raises ethical questions. Learn what Australian doctors need to know about patient safety, consent, bias and responsible AI use.
76% of online breast cancer nutrition claims not supported by evidence, study finds
Less than 13% of breast cancer nutrition claims online were supported by reliable scientific evidence, say the authors of a recent Australian study.
A retired physician's reflections on Evidence-Based Medicine and AI
Evidence-Based Medicine has inadvertently built scaffolding upon which AI will mount its conquest of medicine.
Bringing the emergency department into your lounge room
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VED) is changing where and how emergency care can be delivered.
Public health policy on tobacco control must be guided by evidence, not vested interests
Illicit tobacco, vaping and other emerging nicotine products require modern, targeted responses. But they do not justify abandoning the evidence-based measures that have brought Australia this far.
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Improving mental health through diet and nutrition
Researchers exploring the relationship between nutrition and brain health say diet is a modifiable determinant of depression and anxiety.
The political power of doctors in training united
By standing together, Victorian doctors in training have courageously drawn national and state attention to hazardous public hospital working conditions and their consequences for all health workers and patients.
A retired physician's reflections on Evidence-Based Medicine and AI
Evidence-Based Medicine has inadvertently built scaffolding upon which AI will mount its conquest of medicine.
One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study
Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Long Covid and its long reach
Long Covid is a multisystem disorder affecting millions of people globally. Why does it occur in some persons and not others? how should it be diagnosed and treated? Can vaccination/antiviral therapy prevent/treat Long Covid?
America is dismantling its institutional immune system
As international disease surveillance is weakened, it is vital that Australia invests in its national health infrastructure.
Launch of Australia’s first National Health Literacy Framework
Australians will be better supported to find, understand and use reliable health information following the recent publication and launch of the National Health Literacy Framework
Serious Illness Conversations: balancing curative and palliative goals with hope and meaning
Conversations about mortality help patients and families navigate uncertainty while ensuring care remains aligned with their values, goals and preferences.
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