One flu over the dairy farm: bird and cow flu in the USA
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.
Opinions
Fish and chips and a Nobel Prize: remembering Robin Warren
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.
Disability awareness improves health care
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.
The Australian Government’s first response to the Disability Royal Commission
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.
Building HOPE through the Australian Cancer Atlas
The Australian Cancer Atlas aims to make a difference for cancer patients by mapping the geographical patterns of cancer data across the country.
Including GPs in the creation of GP resources
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.
Fossil fuels are a health hazard
Coal, oil and gas pose serious threats to human health, as evidenced by Doctors for the Environment Australia’s (DEA’s) new report Fossil Fuels are a Health Hazard.
Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Grandparents key to building healthy habits in children
With grandparents taking on increasing childcare responsibilities, it is vital they have the right support and resources to build healthy habits with their grandchildren.
