Cost-of-living pressures dominate public priorities and major policy focus this election, along with a strong undercurrent of political unease from the United States. As voters appear to be searching for a reassuring alternative to global issues, health care is once again a critical bargaining chip, with the three major parties going all in.
When we think of heart disease, the primary concern for most people is about survival. But it is also important to know what happens after someone survives. New research reveals that a significant number of older people who survive a cardiovascular disease (CVD) event become frail.
Advances in 3D printing technology could have profound implications for tissue engineering in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
New definitions of obesity aim to overcome current limitations that exclude some people from receiving the health care they need, while pushing others towards unnecessary treatments
MyMedicare is a scheme that encourages patients to register with a regular GP practice to improve their health. But few patients have enrolled.
An interim report into Medicare urgent care clinics (UCCs) shows that they are five times more expensive than a GP consult according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
After six years, the Therapeutic Guidelines have released an “unprecedented” update to the antibiotic guidelines, covering several infections commonly treated in primary care.
One significant challenge within Australia’s health care system is the rising wait times to see medical specialists. Our research reveals a significant increase in wait times for psychiatric specialist services across Australia, with regional and remote areas facing the greatest challenges.
Are we best served by continuing to pursue high-tech solutions for health care, or should we be allocating funding to more cost effective measures?
