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A new online blood pressure calculator could help overcome the inadequacies of hypertension treatment in Australia
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of challenges.
When I first entered medical school and heard the term “conscientious objection”, I was slightly confused. Having been a war history enthusiast in high school, a conscientious objector to me had always been associated with individuals refusing military service.
An Australian MD, and a mycologist, have been the first to publish a study on Wood-lover’s Paralysis, a rare toxidrome associated with ingesting species of ‘magic mushrooms.’
The first successful birth from a transplanted uterus in Australia offers hope to infertile women who wish to one day give birth to their own child.
I write this essay from the perspective of a GP working across both adult and adolescent correctional centres. Diagnosed autistic with ADHD, I have become a strong advocate for neurodivergent leadership, recognising the urgency of accelerating inclusion and diversity, and the many strengths and unique perspectives that neurodivergent people bring to governance and leadership.
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for young adults to tell the difference between accurate and misleading reproductive health information on TikTok. This can shape their reproductive beliefs and ultimately, their reproductive choices.
As prescriptions of GLP-1 receptor agonists for women increase, so too do the number of unexpected pregnancies, prompting calls for clearer prescribing guidelines.
Australia’s health system is under increasing pressure to meet the needs of an ageing and evolving population. But are we planning for the right kind of care?
