Patients at risk in “dialysis crisis”
Access to dialysis care across Australia is not equitable, prompting calls for greater investment in dialysis care infrastructure.
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Electric fans can prevent extreme heat-related illness, research shows
Using electric fans before air conditioners not only protects against heat-related illness, but is cheaper and more energy efficient, which researchers say is increasingly crucial for vulnerable populations as the world grapples with climate change.
Social science data and its importance in responding to pandemics
With the threat of H5N1 avian influenza looming, it is essential people working at the human-animal interface are prepared and protected.
How vaccine campaigns could reduce COVID-19 infections
New research examines how COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations could be reduced through national vaccine campaigns.
Running on fumes for years: junior doctors say system is unsafe, not just underfunded
Junior doctors in New South Wales have long decried what they describe as unsafe working conditions and unequal pay. In February, junior doctors went on strike after a leaked email referred to the group as “marshmallows” for questioning working hours. Recently, the NSW government released its report from the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding, which calls for further efficiencies and funding.
Medical journals of the world unite to demand action on nuclear weapons
The Medical Journal of Australia joins with medical journals around the world to call for the re-establishment of the World Health Organization’s mandate on addressing the health consequences of nuclear weapons and war.
New vaccines herald “era-defining advancements” in RSV prevention
The landscape of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Australia has rapidly evolved, thanks to new vaccines and a rollout of state and national immunisation programs.
Supporting adolescent wellbeing in the digital age
Adolescents must be involved in the development of digital health care initiatives if they are to be engaging and effective.
Gestational diabetes soars by 70% in Australia: what’s driving the surge?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence has surged by almost 70% in five years, putting thousands of women and their babies at risk of future health complications. Of particular concern is the Northern Territory, which has almost tripled its incidence of GDM, while Victoria has doubled its incidence.
