NSW doctors strike over wages and conditions
Public hospitals in NSW face more industrial action from doctors fed up with low wages and unsafe conditions.
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“The next five years are pivotal” – MJA–Lancet countdown on health and climate finds progress still lacking
The MJA–Lancet countdown shows that Australia is more engaged with the health impacts of climate change, but greater efforts to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels are urgently needed.
Global health leaders urge Australia to stand up to the USA
One of the world’s foremost global health policy thought leaders, Nina Schwalbe, has urged Australians to join the fight against the withdrawal of United States funding for global health aid.
Guidelines for including people with vision impairment in clinical research
People with vision impairment face unique barriers when it comes to participating in clinical research and accessing health information.
Indigenous people need culturally tailored programs to combat type 2 diabetes
A new systematic review finds tailored, culturally appropriate programs are the key to better outcomes, and Australia needs more of these programs to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes among Indigenous youth.
Dementia cafe for LGBTQIA+ members offers social interaction, and a new understanding of disease risk factors
The LGBTI+ Memory Lane Cafe offers members of the LGBTQIA+ community who also have dementia a place to socialise, and to be included. Dementia is the leading cause of death for Australian women, and social interaction is one of 14 modifiable risk factors that could reduce the number of people with dementia in Australia by 45%.
Health care workers in conflict zones must be protected
Attacks on health care workers in conflict zones are increasing, prompting calls for physicians and medical organisations to advocate for greater protections.
The tale of the travelling tick
A globe-trotting patient becomes a diagnostic challenge when a tick is discovered during an outback adventure.
The burden of heavy menstrual bleeding
A new study shows a significant proportion of Australian women experience heavy menstrual bleeding, with rates increasing as women age.
