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Laura Purcell shares a lived experience perspective demonstrating how cycle-aware clinical care transformed premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) management, reinforcing the need for broader awareness, informed diagnosis and tailored support.
As we mark International Women’s Day, it is time to recognise that gender justice in health requires more than improving access within existing systems, it demands redesigning how those systems are funded, governed, and led.
New research suggests that a specific group of brain cells acts as a master regulator for the brain’s waste clearance system, offering a potential new target for treating dementia.
A recent paper co-authored by 39 leading scientists names the Polyvagal Theory (PVT) ‘untenable.’ It’s the work of two decades, with agreement from experts in wide-ranging fields. But some in the psychological community are hesitant to let PVT go.
Since 2023, 137 Urgent Care Clinics have opened across Australia, in all states and territories. They’re usually located within or partnered with a general practice, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or a community health centre.
Pancreatic cancer must be recognised as a national health priority, supported by long-term investment in research, clinical innovation, workforce capability, and equitable access to care.
Three years ago, I stepped into a dedicated medical wellbeing role with enthusiasm and a quiet sense of optimism. Like many doctors, I believed that if we provided the right supports and encouraged seeking help early, wellbeing would improve. Three years later, my thinking is far more grounded.
To realise the potential of biography programs, doctors at the frontline of delivering life-limiting diagnoses need to understand the vital role of spiritual care for these patients.
Water bankruptcy is a serious public health issue that must be urgently addressed. Health practitioners have a responsibility to lead in shaping a future where water is protected and valued.
