GP warns of hidden danger in the air A Melbourne doctor wants changes to how we commute and plan cities, with evidence mounting that there is no ‘safe’ level of air pollution.
Discussing advance care planning Assoc Prof Joel Rhee talks about general practice’s role in promoting advance care planning, and how it differs from palliative care.
Safety concerns over popular arthritis drug The TGA issued an alert after a study found high doses of tofacitinib could lead to increased risk of blood clots in the lungs and potentially death.
Government announces national plan to combat elder abuse The plan marks the first time there has been a coordinated national response to what is often a hidden issue.
Male and female health: Side by side New reports detail overall health data for Australian men and women, revealing some informative differences – and similarities – between genders.
Cheaper treatments for cancer, Parkinson’s and motor neurone patients Changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will see some patients saving up to $300,000 per year.
WHO releases pandemic strategy as summer influenza rates soar Australia’s lab-confirmed rates are around double last year’s, and the WHO has said threat of pandemic is not a question of if, but when.
People with disability will have a chance to tell their stories An associate professor in disability and inclusion reflects on the opportunity to speak out afforded by a royal commission into abuse and neglect.
Differentiating between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers Researchers in cancer neurobiology have found a new biomarker that may help differentiate between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers.
High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report Australians in rural and remote areas are more likely to access drug treatments, despite often having to travel more than an hour to receive them.