Blood test could predict babies’ chronic lung disease: Study Australian researchers hope this early detection will generate more targeted treatments and reduce risks for babies born prematurely.
Gaps to fill in follow-up care of preterm babies New guidance is out for best practice and coordinating timely referrals to address inconsistencies in the care of babies born before 32 weeks.
Global diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050: Study There are countries where as many as one in five people could be living with diabetes if current trends continue.
Plea for change amid rising life expectancies GPs are calling for a shift in the way elderly patients are cared for, as new data sheds light on our ageing population.
Advance care planning in an ageing population People think their doctors should play more of a role in advance care planning, new research suggests.
Steep rise in health burden of osteoarthritis Greater life expectancy, increasing obesity and expanding populations are all factors in the increase, a new study suggests.
Ageing population and per-person health costs to rise Australia’s five-yearly forecasting report predicts the long-term impacts of government policies and reforms over the next 40 years.
Why it’s ‘extremely important’ pregnant women manage their asthma Taking asthma medication while pregnant is linked to adverse outcomes, but stopping is even worse.
More evidence links parental mental health to children’s outcomes Depression and anxiety in mums-to-be increases asthma risk in their kids, while parental mental health concerns raise the chance of premature birth.
Obesity should be considered premature ageing: Research New research calls for obesity and ageing to be considered ‘two sides of the same coin’ as their associated diseases mirror each other.