The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision to elevate the status of frozen embryos to that of living children has sparked a contentious debate, with the implications of the decision affecting medical practices, patients, family law, and the very fabric of societal norms and values.
As our population ages, we must ensure our health and aged-care systems are able to deliver appropriate care to a growing number of people with dementia, especially in rural and remote Australia.
For many people, the term “bulk billed” refers to a GP visit they don’t have to pay for out-of-pocket. But another form of bulk billing is in the news ahead of May’s federal budget – bulk billing of pathology testing, such as blood tests.
Changing a person’s dietary fatty acid profile is not always intuitive, and can be difficult to achieve in isolation, writes Dr Michael Skilton.
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.
As diabetes care continues to grow and evolve, understanding of comorbidity patterns can help inform the design of future health services.
Despite the success of pill testing trials in Australia, there continues to be ideological opposition to a practice that could save lives.
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.
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.
