10 July 2023
Innovating for food security: race against hunger as world population rises
A growing global population and an ever-increasing demand for food means humanity needs to think of new ways of keeping us healthy.
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10 July 2023
3D printing brings pharmaceutical and orthopaedic innovations
3D printing is already resulting in profound improvements in the quality of life for people with deformities, and it may one day bring significant advances to pharmaceuticals.
3 July 2023
Push for organ donation after voluntary assisted dying
New guidelines are needed to enable organ donation from people who have participated in voluntary assisted dying to bring Australia in line with several other countries.
3 July 2023
NAIDOC achievements in spotlight as research takes centre stage at Lowitja
As Australia marks NAIDOC Week, the importance of translating Indigenous research into practice has been discussed at a recent conference.
3 July 2023
Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria a 'minefield' for doctors
New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia examines the barriers that patients face in accessing voluntary assisted dying, as well as the supports in place.
3 July 2023
Medicare with teeth: Senate call for public dentistry
An interim report into the state of Australia’s dental health has been tabled in the Senate, renewing calls for the inclusion of dental care in Medicare.
26 June 2023
New guidelines for opioid deprescribing
New evidence-based clinical guidelines for opioid deprescribing have been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
26 June 2023
Much to celebrate for Indigenous health ahead of NAIDOC Week
Ahead of NAIDOC celebrations next week, we speak to Indigenous researchers and the CEO of an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation about the importance of the celebration.
26 June 2023
Pharmacy feud: consumers urged to 'find the facts'
An escalation in the rhetoric over the Australian Government’s 60-day prescribing policy has led to calls for Australians to “find the facts”.
