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COVID vaccines have unquestionably made a huge difference during this pandemic. For example, it’s estimated COVID shots have saved more than 1.4 million lives in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region alone since their introduction in December 2020.
When it comes to allocating finite health care resources, a focus on longevity and “glamorous” high-tech disease treatment has been distracting our attention away from the benefits of disease prevention.
Evidence-based communication approaches to raise awareness, promote preventive behaviours and attitudes toward respiratory wellbeing are needed to turn negative messages about lung disease into lung health for all.
As bird flu spreads to cow herds in the US, the threat of similar outbreaks in Australia must be considered a high priority for governments.
Doctors are in the perfect position to be forerunners when integrating disability awareness into health care. Access for all: disability awareness for health providers is the perfect platform to instigate this change.
After 4.5 years of investigation, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability delivered their final report to the Australian Government in September 2023. Volume 6, section 4 outlined health care and treatment. On 31 July 2024, the Australian and joint governments released their first response to the DRC final report.
The Australian Cancer Atlas aims to make a difference for cancer patients by mapping the geographical patterns of cancer data across the country.
Meeting Robin Warren changed my life. Our work together began the most significant work of my career. He was also my friend for 43 years.
When creating menopause resources for women in midlife from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, it is crucial that primary care workers are involved in consultation and co-design.
