Could we one day get vaccinated against the gastro bug norovirus? Here’s where scientists are at
Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide. It’s responsible for roughly one in every five cases of gastro annually.
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Democratising eating disorder treatment in Australia: removing barriers to care
For anyone living with the experience of an eating disorder, either personally, or as a carer, seeking and receiving treatment remains a challenging journey in Australia and most countries around the world.
AI scribes in general practice: support, silence and the shape of care
AI scribes promise multiple benefits for general practitioners and their patients, but we may risk losing valuable human connection in the process, writes Dr Elizabeth Deveny.
How researchers are investigating the rise of bowel cancer in young adults
Bowel cancer rates are rising in young people, and researchers are working tirelessly to find out why, writes Dr Lisa Mielke.
A missing link in paediatric equity: healthcare Gold Card for children in care
A Gold Card for children in care would represent a step toward the kind of coordinated, child-centred healthcare we all strive for, writes Dr Suzanne Packer, AO FRACP.
Western Cape York Peninsula women mobilise for grassroots remote health forum
Women from Weipa, Napranum, Aurukun and Mapoon came together on Alnigth land alongside nationally and internationally renowned health and human rights advocates to draw a line in the sand for health equity.
Screening made easy for sleep apnoea in general practice
A new screening tool, The General Practice Sleep Scale, holds promise as a practical, real-world solution to obstructive sleep apnoea underdiagnosis in general practice.
Supporting adolescent wellbeing in the digital age
Adolescents must be involved in the development of digital health care initiatives if they are to be engaging and effective.
Deepfake technology exploited a well known endocrinologist’s trust and authority. Can the industry avoid deepfakes?
Late last year, an AI-generated video faked the image of a well known endocrinologist and spread dangerous medical advice on Facebook. InSight+ spoke to industry professionals about the effect these fakes have on health...
