Crohn’s and colitis: The invisible diseases Crohn’s and Colitis Australia aims to highlight that inflammatory bowel diseases can have a serious impact on the mind, as well as the gut.
Darwin measles outbreak ‘over’ NT Health believes it has contained the spread of the disease, which at one stage infected 30 people in 40 days.
Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.
Review opens into chiropractic child spinal manipulation The Victorian Government is calling on parents, chiropractors and health practitioners to have their say.
Australian researchers developing single vaccine for flu and pneumonia As Australia remains in the grip of a severe flu season, a new vaccine may be able to take on two deadly respiratory diseases at once.
WHO releases new guidelines on preventing dementia The guidelines evaluate 12 risk factors and are designed to help governments and healthcare providers tackle dementia prevention.
The potentially long-lasting effects of concussion One in 10 people with concussion may experience persistent symptoms for months – or even years.
Questions over expansion of Tasmania’s flu vaccine program Allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children as young as 10 risks patient safety, according to the RACGP.
Benzodiazepines associated with higher risk of miscarriage: Study New study suggests GPs should the weigh risks and benefits of benzodiazepines during pregnancy.
Primary care really does make you live longer: Study A growing body of evidence shows that primary care doctors are associated with longer lives for their patients.