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.
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AI medical devices: what Australian doctors need to understand about TGA regulation
Understanding whether a tool is regulated as an AI medical device can help doctors make more informed decisions about which tools are appropriate to use in their clinical practice.
Negative consequences of 2500 “Free” ADHD assessments
The NSW Government’s subsidy of 2500 “Free” (bulk-billed) GP ADHD assessments will likely increase demand for care, minimally increase access, and increase out-of-pocket costs.
How to avoid flinching when hurt (and other bad advice)
Substance abuse among doctors is more common than we realise, but help is available
Medical Negligence in Australia: what every GP needs to know
Around one in 20 Australian doctors will be named in a medical negligence claim. This guide covers what GPs need to know: duty of care, informed consent, documentation, and what to do when things go wrong.
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.
First successful pig kidney transplant could hold key to reducing long dialysis waiting lists
Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States has been the first to successfully use a pig kidney to perform a “bridge” transplant for a 66 year-old man with kidney disease.
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
Putting health before new coal and gas approvals
Health evidence must be considered in the approval process of new coal and gas projects.
