Iron deficiency and the Medicare gap in women’s health
The out-of-pocket cost of iron infusion disproportionately affects women.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is becoming more treatable
Pulmonary fibrosis was once considered an untreatable disease, but timely diagnosis and targeted interventions can meaningfully improve long-term outcomes.
A new map for consistent, targeted mental wellbeing promotion
A new Delphi consensus study provides practitioners with an empirically supported map of the 19 dimensions that define positive mental health.
What delgocitinib reveals about Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
The PBS transparency frameworks must evolve alongside the commercial realities of modern medicine.
Don’t walk. Run. Australia urged to accelerate AI in healthcare
A national roadmap aims to support the safe, effective and widespread adoption of AI across the health system.
Contaminated alcohol available for sale in licensed bottle shops
Australian bottle shops have been found to be selling illicit alcohol, which evades taxation and carries the risk of potential contamination due to reduced quality controls.
Medical school taught us to prevent disease, not to talk about desire
Clinicians need more training when it comes to discussing sexual wellbeing with their patients
One conversation at a time: RSV protection for older adults
RSV vaccination is now free for people aged 75 and older, but more awareness of the vaccine is needed to increase uptake.
Four in 10 adults may be eligible to use GLP-1 RA treatment for obesity in Australia
Almost 8 million Australian adults are currently eligible to use GLP-1 RA medications for chronic weight management, and up to 338 000 adults without diabetes also qualify for treatment for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
