Delivering genomics-based cancer care for every community
Genomics has the power to transform cancer care, but only if it is implemented equitably and inclusively.
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Are assisted reproductive technology pregnancies more commonly exposed to teratogenic medicines?
Researchers have looked at mothers’ medication use before and during pregnancy to see whether babies conceived with assisted reproductive technology (ART) are more likely to be exposed to potentially teratogenic medicines than non-ART babies.
Why do human research ethics committees need quality standards?
Australia has an enviable track record in health and medical research, but we need to remain competitive internationally to ensure our future health and prosperity.
Health care workers in conflict zones must be protected
Attacks on health care workers in conflict zones are increasing, prompting calls for physicians and medical organisations to advocate for greater protections.
First Nations Australians are more likely to present to hospital with asthma and allergies – new research
Australia is often called the allergy capital of the world. Allergic diseases – such as allergic asthma, hay fever, eczema and food allergies – affect almost one in five people. And this figure is expected to rise in the years to come.
The tale of the travelling tick
A globe-trotting patient becomes a diagnostic challenge when a tick is discovered during an outback adventure.
The hidden consequences of car dependency on population health
Australia’s growing reliance on larger, heavier vehicles is significantly exacerbating road trauma and accelerating climate change. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and utes now dominate new car sales, increasing the risk of death per kilometre travelled while emitting four times more CO2 than smaller vehicles. Without urgent action, this trend will continue to endanger lives and push Australia further into a climate catastrophe.
5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one
On March 11 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic.
How to use social media for health communication with young people
With 82% of young people using social media for health information, it’s increasingly important for health professionals to cut through online misinformation with reliable and appealing social media health communication for young people.
