Misuse of popular anti-epileptic drug linked to number of deaths Concerns have been raised over links between pregabalin and deaths from overdose and suicide.
Preventable factors responsible for significant global health burden Risk factors for global burden diseases are responsible for 61% of deaths and 1.21 billion disability-adjusted life-years, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.
New action plan for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder The Federal Government has announced a new national action plan and $7.2 million in funding to fight FASD.
Helping patients with COPD ‘live their dreams’ COPD is a disease that can make everyday tasks difficult to manage – but it doesn’t have to stop people living full and satisfying lives.
Closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health Eye health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is on track to achieve equity with non-Indigenous Australians by 2020.
Does new evidence for paracetamol preventing febrile seizures stack up? Dr Casey Parker reviews a recent paper from the paediatric literature that has ‘created a small stir’.
New guides reshaping lung cancer care Two new Cancer Australia guides aim at driving better outcomes for people diagnosed with Australia’s deadliest cancer.
Surgical termination of pregnancy to commence in Tasmania The Department of Health has announced a new clinic to provide low-cost surgical termination of pregnancy.
What is Japanese encephalitis virus and how can I avoid it when I travel? Australians travelling in Asia are being warned not to be complacent about this mosquito-borne disease.
New protections for older Australians Federal Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced two new initiatives designed to tackle elder abuse.