What would I know: on brain injury, advocacy and the comfort of consensus
People living with acquired brain injury are being let down by a lack of data, siloed specialities and closed feedback loops.
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Youth mental health rebounds, but don’t declare victory yet
New HILDA data suggests under-25s mental health has rebounded from the pandemic-era decline, but still remains below 2019 levels.
Health care's plastic paradox: from life-saving innovation to public health concern
Insights from Australia's Senate Inquiry into Microplastics and Human Health.
Supporting women through opioid dependence treatment in pregnancy and after birth
Most women with opioid dependence engage in treatment and remain engaged in treatment during and after pregnancy, but some may need additional support to remain in treatment.
Looking earlier for atrial fibrillation could prevent stroke for Indigenous Australians
New evidence shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people develop atrial fibrillation much earlier than other Australians. Screening from age 55, and earlier for those at higher risk, is a practical step towards preventing avoidable stroke.
Building research where it matters most: a new opportunity for regional, rural and remote Australia
A new grant opportunity from the National Health and Medical Research Council is supporting locally led research grounded in community need and informed by lived experience.
The critical role of interpreters in patient care
Many clinicians think booking an interpreter or using an AI translation app is enough. New Australian research shows why this approach falls short.
Putting people at the centre of cancer care
Cancer survivorship reminds us that cancer care is more than caring about cancer. It is caring about people.
You know where you feel safe: trauma-informed and aware health care for Stolen Generations survivors
Trauma-informed care need not be a specialist model. For Stolen Generations survivors, it must be embedded in every healthcare interaction — especially in each GP, dental and aged care interaction.
