Hantavirus: Of mice, men and cruise ships
The recent cluster of hantavirus cases aboard the Cruise ship MV Hondius highlights the vulnerability of passengers on cruise ships to known and emerging zoonotic diseases.
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The vital role of primary care in aged care
New research highlights the crucial role good primary care plays in preventing hospitalisation of people in the aged care system.
Motor neurone disease deaths are rising. We need more data to find out why
Mortality from motor neurone disease has tripled in Australia since the 1980s with strong regional variation, but we need systematic data collection to identify environmental causal factors.
A practical solution for preventing falls after stroke
New evidence from the Falls After Stroke Trial shows that falls after stroke can be reduced with a tailored, home-based intervention.
Connecting people living with dementia
A peer support program from Dementia Australia is helping to empower people living with dementia.
How do patients feel about their doctor using AI scribes?
Survey findings suggest that patient-facing AI tools must be evaluated not only for technical performance but also for communication quality, and demonstrable clinician oversight.
What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
Managing medicines in aged care with the PHARMA-Care National Quality Framework
The new framework aims to monitor quality use of medicines in residential aged care homes.
