Dietary modification for lipid management
Changing a person’s dietary fatty acid profile is not always intuitive, and can be difficult to achieve in isolation, writes Dr Michael Skilton.
Opinions
From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunisations
As we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses, the announcement of new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation programs for children in a number of Australian states is welcome news.
Pill testing 'essential' for saving lives
Despite the success of pill testing trials in Australia, there continues to be ideological opposition to a practice that could save lives.
Addressing comorbid conditions in older people with type 2 diabetes
As diabetes care continues to grow and evolve, understanding of comorbidity patterns can help inform the design of future health services.
Dementia in Australia: nine clinical recommendations
People with dementia and their families should not be left feeling hopeless or unsupported after receiving a diagnosis. The following recommendations can help them, and their health care providers, to navigate this time.
Communication is key to reducing missed nursing care
Our nationwide study has shown a number of factors related to missed nursing care in the operating room, with one key reason being poor communication within teams.
The women doctors of WWII
As ANZAC Day approaches, we hear the remarkable story of Major Josephine Mackerras who was turned down for a Member of the British Empire award despite being recommended for the commendation for making significant scientific efforts during the Second World War.
Who pays the price for New Zealand's tobacco backflip?
Repealing the smokefree Act in Aotearoa New Zealand preserves the tobacco excise as a revenue stream for the country’s government but also benefits the tobacco industry.
How Australia’s medical colleges can lead our health care sector to net zero
Specialist colleges and societies have a critical role in guiding the health care sector’s transition to a lower emissions future.
