Mpox on the rise
Doctors are being urged to be on the lookout for mpox symptoms with a recent increase of cases in Australia.
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Mental health groups question social media ban
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.
New guideline for polycystic ovary syndrome management
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.
How will the response to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations impact people with disability?
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.
Physician assistants: help or harm?
Although there is a potential role for PAs within the Australian health care system, this must be accompanied by rigorous regulatory oversight and governance to monitor their impact.
MediSecure breach: implications for health care services and patients
The MediSecure data breach highlights the health care sector’s susceptibility to such attacks, and it is imperative that the government and health care providers work together to better protect sensitive health data.
One flu over the dairy farm: bird and cow flu in the USA
As bird flu spreads to cow herds in the US, the threat of similar outbreaks in Australia must be considered a high priority for governments.
The art and craft of messages about lung health
Evidence-based communication approaches to raise awareness, promote preventive behaviours and attitudes toward respiratory wellbeing are needed to turn negative messages about lung disease into lung health for all.
Rethinking resource allocation in our approach to health care
When it comes to allocating finite health care resources, a focus on longevity and “glamorous” high-tech disease treatment has been distracting our attention away from the benefits of disease prevention.
