Youth mental health rebounds, but don’t declare victory yet
New HILDA data suggests under-25s mental health has rebounded from the pandemic-era decline, but still remains below 2019 levels.
Opinions
Building a stronger response to elder abuse starts with better data
Australia needs a comprehensive and accurate picture of the prevalence, characteristics and impact of elder abuse in order to combat the problem.
Looking earlier for atrial fibrillation could prevent stroke for Indigenous Australians
New evidence shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people develop atrial fibrillation much earlier than other Australians. Screening from age 55, and earlier for those at higher risk, is a practical step towards preventing avoidable stroke.
Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research
Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned pathologist and joint Australian of the Year (2024), has died at the age of 59.
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.
Towards decolonising medical education assessments
Australia's chronic underrepresentation of First Nations doctors reflects structural barriers to both entry and progression.
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.
A practical solution for preventing falls after stroke
New evidence from the Falls After Stroke Trial shows that falls after stroke can be reduced with a tailored, home-based intervention.
