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InSight+ journalist Becca Whitehead takes a personal look at the current state of multiple sclerosis treatment and research for World Multiple Sclerosis Day.

Becca Whitehead

The rise in prescribing and dispensing rates for psychotropic medications for children and adolescents cannot be entirely attributable to the pandemic, and further research is needed to learn why certain prescribing patterns have emerged.

Alisha Dorrigan

The World Health Organization’s announcement that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency has caused some confusion over what that means for the state of the pandemic.

Caitlin Wright

There are concerns that a voluntary patient enrolment program in Australia could lead to a capitation funding system similar to the one used in the United Kingdom.

Becca Whitehead

It is hoped that a reduction in the maximum packet size of immediate release paracetamol will reduce the harm from intentional overdose, but have the changes gone far enough?

Alisha Dorrigan

Medical studies have historically excluded female subjects from foundational medical research, and there are increasing calls for greater inclusion of gender diversity.

Becca Whitehead

In order to address health care challenges in rural and remote Australia, there needs to be bespoke solutions tailored to this unique health care landscape.

Caitlin Wright

New findings about the number of young Australians being diagnosed with cancer have been released, with one charity raising concerns about the increasing rate of bowel cancer.

Sam Hunt

Health services are increasingly being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint.

Becca Whitehead