Japanese encephalitis virus on the rise
Health care professionals are being urged to be vigilant after a resurgence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been reported across New South Wales and Victoria.
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Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally, nearly five million people die from antimicrobial resistant infections each year. The annual toll of antimicrobial resistant infections is expected to rise by 70%, with an estimated 40 million deaths between now and 2050.
The potentially deadly impacts of homelessness
New figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) show that homeless people are almost twice as likely to die in comparison to the average Australian.
Paracetamol restrictions updated as self-harm levels remain high in women
Further restrictions on the sale of paracetamol will begin from 1 February. InSight+ spoke with a toxicology expert about the changes.
How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment
Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.
New twin study links fruit and vegetable consumption to reduced depression risk
New research led by the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at UNSW, published in Scientific Reports, highlights the potential protective role of fruit and vegetable consumption against depression. Utilising data from four international twin cohorts, the study addresses longstanding questions about the impact of diet on mental health by leveraging twin studies to minimise confounding factors.
Clinicians and digital health: tackling the last mile problem
The successful implementation and uptake of health technologies in real-world settings remain an ongoing challenge. Clinicians have an essential role to play in facilitating successful digital health design and implementation.
Most patients with mitochondrial disease can be diagnosed via genomic sequencing
Diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases has often required invasive muscle biopsies, but a national study shows that most patients can be diagnosed by genomic testing of blood.
