How flu vaccines are monitored for safety
With millions of flu vaccines administered every year, monitoring their safety is crucial.
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WorkCover changes causing further GP strain
Recent changes to WorkCover in Victoria have raised the ire of unions and criticism from psychologists.
A guide to mimics of inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease rates are rising, but there are many similar conditions that clinicians must consider before making a diagnosis.
Life expectancy falls
Australians’ life expectancy has fallen for the first time in 30 years.
New roadmap for improving blood pressure control in Australia
The National Hypertension Taskforce aims to achieve 70% blood pressure control in Australia by 2030.
Australia could be a world leader in living evidence synthesis
Australia is poised to be a world leader in the field of living evidence synthesis, prompting calls for a national research agenda.
Diabetes rates hit crisis point
Two recent startling reports have shone a light onto the diabetes epidemic, with experts hoping significant change will follow.
Health care 'by the community, for the community' with Professor Kelvin Kong
On the eve of the Indigenous Health Special Issue of the Medical Journal of Australia, in partnership with the Lowitja Institute, Professor Kelvin Kong was a guest on the MJA podcast to discuss his work with ear disease, the importance of representation and cultural safety, and his optimism for the future of Indigenous health care.
Indigenous leader says Australia is nearing a tipping point to close the gap in academia
Poche Centre Director Professor James Ward says universities need to provide support for Indigenous researchers and increase the number of Indigenous PhD candidates. InSight+ spoke to Professor James Ward about the centre’s innovative successes in supporting Indigenous academic pathways.
