Dementia now the leading cause of death in Australia
Experts call for more investment and intervention to reduce alarming dementia rates.
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Largest at-home dialysis study evaluates training methods to reduce infections
Demand for dialysis in Australia will increase by 42% by 2030. Clinicians at the University of Queensland asked whether standardised training programs could reduce infection risk of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and improve quality-of-life for patients.
Medication abortion access still limited by location, study finds
Many Australian women are struggling to access early medication abortion because of where they live, despite more GP’s offering the option.
The UK reckons with ‘toxic’ levels of birth trauma, as NSW government moves on recommendations
Women in England are at their highest risk of serious injury while giving birth since records began. In Australia, one in three women and birthing people experience birth trauma.
No such thing as an ordinary day in the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Dr Aidan Fenoglio discusses the incredible rewards and challenges of serving Australia’s most remote communities from the air.
The MJA’s Special Collection on Indigenous Health for NAIDOC Week 2026
The latest collection of Indigenous led and authored papers are out now in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Does POTS need a new name?
There’s a lot of mis- and disinformation about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) online. Experts say a new name would clear up some of the confusion.
Egg allergy on the decline thanks to updated feeding guidelines
Australian guidelines recommending that egg be introduced to a baby’s diet in their first year of life are being credited with a steep decline in one of the most common food allergies in young children.
Adverse childhood experiences have long term impacts on men’s mental health
Almost half of Australian men have experienced two or more adverse childhood experiences. Researchers say it’s linked directly to adult mental ill-health.
