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Injectable medications originally developed for the treatment of diabetes are also effective for weight loss, and have surged in popularity for this purpose around the world.
Australia is grappling with significant shortages of essential medications, including opioids, posing severe consequences to the people and families we care for as palliative care specialists — and it has been like this for over two years.
Médecins Sans Frontières Australia (MSF) and Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) have written an open letter to all federal election candidates, calling for climate action to protect human health.
Needle and syringe programs are a proven public health intervention that provide free, sterile injecting equipment to people who use drugs. By reducing needle sharing, these programs help prevent the spread of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C and HIV and minimise life-threatening bacterial infections.
New definitions of obesity aim to overcome current limitations that exclude some people from receiving the health care they need, while pushing others towards unnecessary treatments
When we think of heart disease, the primary concern for most people is about survival. But it is also important to know what happens after someone survives. New research reveals that a significant number of older people who survive a cardiovascular disease (CVD) event become frail.
Advances in 3D printing technology could have profound implications for tissue engineering in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
MyMedicare is a scheme that encourages patients to register with a regular GP practice to improve their health. But few patients have enrolled.
One significant challenge within Australia’s health care system is the rising wait times to see medical specialists. Our research reveals a significant increase in wait times for psychiatric specialist services across Australia, with regional and remote areas facing the greatest challenges.
