Prioritising neurological disease research: do our leaders have the nerve?
Health care must be a priority for this federal election. And within health care, neurological conditions must be prioritised.
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More people are asking generative AI questions about their health. But the wrong answer can be risky
More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives. ChatGPT is one of the most well-known and widely available generative AI tools. It gives tailored, plausible answers to any question for free.
Reimagining systems to elevate women in global health leadership
Achieving gender equity in global health will require reimagining of how health systems operate, including who leads and the traits they possess, who is valued within the health system and how they are remunerated, and what inclusivity means in terms of knowledge production and its impacts.
Leaders urged to push back on Trump Administration’s attack on evidence, health and rights
The new Trump Administration has wasted no time in implementing its destructive agenda on matters that are of importance to human health – including climate policies, mining expansion, and tariffs on many health items including pharmaceuticals.
NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access
When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2013, one of its driving aims was to make disability services and support systems fairer.
Loneliness after spousal loss: a universal experience
A version of this article originally appeared on Monash University’s Monash Lens news site.
Australia’s booming cosmetic industry: closing regulatory gaps to protect patients
The rapid expansion of Australia’s cosmetic industry underscores the urgent need for stronger regulation, better oversight and stricter enforcement of safety standards.
Join Us – a quick and easy way for community to engage with medical research
The Join Us research register provides a single point of access for all patients and all types of research studies.
The growing national burden of arthritis demands urgent attention and investment
New projections for the future burden of arthritis in Australia provide an important impetus for greater investment in arthritis to ensure Australia’s health system can capably meet future health care demand and deliver high value care
