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Globally, one-in-nine incarcerated people have a history of IV drug use. In Australia and New Zealand, it’s one-in-two. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has become the first to quantify, in two systematic reviews, both the prevalence of blood-borne diseases for incarcerated people, and access to a handful of well-known healthcare programs. It found that no country, worldwide, had all the programs available.

Becca Whitehead

A summary of the new Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

Annika Howells

Concerns are rising over patients’ use of AI tools such as ChatGPT for health information, but with little awareness of the risks.

Nance Haxton

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.

Becca Whitehead

A summary of the new Australian clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndromes 2025 has been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

Annika Howells

Doctors are increasingly concerned about Queensland gun control reforms that include mandatory mental health reporting of high-risk patients to police.

Nance Haxton

Leaders at the Waminda Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) in Nowra, NSW, have partnered with researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) to evaluate the Bulwul Balaang program for young Indigenous women. Outcomes included increased access to health checks, but researchers say that more importantly, the program lays the foundations for lifelong health.

Becca Whitehead

InSight+ brings you a quick summary of some of the latest research from the Medical Journal of Australia.

Annika Howells

Last week the Federal government agreed to $25 billion in new funding for hospitals and foundational supports.

Becca Whitehead