Australia’s first male infertility guidelines deliver fatherhood hope
Australia’s first evidence-based guidelines for male infertility will serve as a long overdue clinical aid to practitioners who provide fertility care to men.
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Why is Trump using autism as a political football?
The Trump administration and US Health Secretary RFK Jr have made several unscientific announcements about autism recently. After RFK Jr announced in April he would ‘find’ the cause of Autism by September, he then linked autism to the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) by pregnant people, to vaccines, and even the cultural practice of circumcision. Why is autism receiving so much negative attention?
Urgent need for Indigenous-led approach to AI in healthcare
The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare has resulted in a gap of understanding in how AI can best serve Indigenous people
Operating theatre emissions on the decline
The phasing out of anaesthetic gasses with high climate impact is having a positive impact on health care’s carbon footprint
New Indigenous-led collaborative cancer care and prevention network welcomes $2.5m funding
An Indigenous-led cancer prevention and care project will create better connections, communication, and cultural safety, in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Northern Queensland.
Unpacking the relationship between socio-economic position and chronic disease
A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia examines the complex interplay of socio-economic position with ten of Australia’s most prevalent chronic diseases.
Government’s addiction to fossil fuels ‘catching up with us, killing us,’ says Senator David Pocock
Senator David Pocock attended the Doctors for the Environment (DEA) Climate and Health Forum to discuss Australia’s greenhouse emissions.
MJA NAIDOC issue celebrated at University of Wollongong Shoalhaven gathering
Representatives from the Medical Journal of Australia attended the First Nations Cultural Sharing Gathering to celebrate the NAIDOC Week issue of the journal.
Intersection of gender and health explored in MJA special issue
In recognition of the important intersections between gender, health and wellbeing, the Medical Journal of Australia has dedicated a special issue to the topic of gender and health.
