Abortion in Queensland in the 21st century
It is hoped that the incoming Queensland Government keep Queensland on the path to safe and fully accessible reproductive health care for all women and pregnant people within the public sector.
Opinions
The necessity of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A temporary ceasefire is being observed in Gaza after 15 months of conflict between Hamas and Israel. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed and many more injured. The targeting and destruction of health care facilities along with the detention and murder of health care workers has left an already health-poor population even more at risk of morbidity and mortality due to chronic disease.
Too many Australians miss out on essential medical care every year. Here’s how to fix ‘GP deserts’
Some communities are “GP deserts”, where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need when they need it. These communities are typically sicker and poorer than the rest of Australia, but receive less care and face higher fees.
Social media needs a public health approach, not a blanket ban
Australia has passed new rules banning children under 16 years from social media, yet University of Queensland researchers have found little evidence linking social media to youth mental illness. They write why a public health response may lead to more positive outcomes.
Fluoridation of drinking water is a public health success story – why does the debate continue?
The addition of fluoride to drinking water has improved dental health worldwide for over 70 years but is still hindered by misinformation; let’s look at the evidence.
Taking action to transform care for COPD patients
A national clinical care standard is set to improve outcomes and reduce potentially avoidable hospital admissions for the incurable lung condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Neurons with cardiovascular function detected in human vagus nerve for the first time
Researchers at Monash University have isolated the electrical activity of single neurons from recordings of human vagus nerves and identified a subset that have cardiovascular function.
Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally, nearly five million people die from antimicrobial resistant infections each year. The annual toll of antimicrobial resistant infections is expected to rise by 70%, with an estimated 40 million deaths between now and 2050.
How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment
Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.
