New cosmetic guidelines demand higher standards and accountability
Ahpra's new guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures explicitly reaffirm that practitioners are required to work within the limits of their skills, training and experience.
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Gay and bisexual men will soon be able to donate blood and plasma
Many gay and bisexual men have been excluded from donating blood and plasma (the liquid portion of blood) for decades because of rules developed during the HIV crisis in the 1980s.
GPs asking men about their behaviour in relationships could help reduce domestic violence
Domestic violence is increasing in Australia. A new report shows one in three men have ever made a partner feel frightened or anxious. One in 11 have used physical violence when angry. And one in 50 have used sexual violence against their partner.
Fast-tracking monoclonal antibody therapy for patients with severe asthma
Monoclonal antibody therapies for severe asthma can reduce risky corticosteroid loads, but are still underutilised, writes clinical associate professor Debbie Rigby.
Extreme heat poses a threat to mental health
Rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by nearly 50% by 2050, challenging Australia’s health care system.
Why do I work in voluntary assisted dying?
“It is not death that a man should fear, rather he should fear never beginning to live” - Marcus Aurelius
We need better evidence to shape a high quality aged care workforce
The effectiveness of current workforce targets to improve the quality of aged care remains unclear
Polio at our doorstep: assessing Australia’s risk amid Papua New Guinea’s outbreak
A recent outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea raises concerns about the potential spread to neighbouring countries, including Australia.
GPs will be a great help for managing ADHD medications. But many patients will still need specialists
The New South Wales government this week announced reforms that will allow some GPs to treat and potentially diagnose attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
