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.
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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.
First-of-its-kind online tool revolutionises hypertension treatment
A new online blood pressure calculator could help overcome the inadequacies of hypertension treatment in Australia
Australian experts first to describe potentially fatal magic mushroom toxidrome
An Australian MD, and a mycologist, have been the first to publish a study on Wood-lover’s Paralysis, a rare toxidrome associated with ingesting species of ‘magic mushrooms.’
Australia’s first birth from a transplanted uterus
The first successful birth from a transplanted uterus in Australia offers hope to infertile women who wish to one day give birth to their own child.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, but at what environmental cost?
Amidst widespread promotion of artificial intelligence (AI), the environmental impacts are not receiving enough scrutiny, including from the health sector, writes Jason Staines.
Contraception is crucial when prescribing weight loss drugs for women
As prescriptions of GLP-1 receptor agonists for women increase, so too do the number of unexpected pregnancies, prompting calls for clearer prescribing guidelines.
Latest global evidence shows exercise, dairy-rich diet and vitamin D can help reduce falls in aged care homes
Falls remain one of the most serious health risks for older Australians, particularly those living in residential aged care. Each year, more than 144 000 older people are hospitalised, and more than 6 000 die from fall-related injuries. For many, the consequences include loss of mobility, independence and quality of life.
Unprofessional abortion referrals harming patients
Despite existing guidelines and codes of conduct, many practitioners are failing to refer patients for abortion in a professional manner.
