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Health care-associated infections are a preventable burden. A recent randomised controlled trial presents evidence on how enhanced cleaning and disinfection can reduce infection rates.
The proposed sale of Vectura by Philip Morris International is a significant moment in the fight against Big Tobacco’s influence on health care. The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand explores the implications of the sale and calls for continued vigilance to keep tobacco and vaping companies out of the pharmaceutical sector.
Emerging evidence shows significant links between untreated hypertension and the development of dementia
Many Australians are struggling to afford the medicines they need due to cost barriers, with women, young people, and those in poorer health particularly affected.
Digital technologies are transforming health care for all Australians, and this includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Electronic health interventions (eHealth) can involve features such as telehealth, instant messaging and mobile apps that support health care.
Doctors are being urged to be on the lookout for mpox symptoms with a recent increase of cases in Australia.
The federal government plan to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media could have a negative impact on their mental health.
The guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome follows international best practice recommendations for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of this often neglected condition.
With complex interplay between health and other aspects of life, it remains to be seen how the Disability Royal Commission’s work will impact the health of Australians with disability.
