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20/03/2026

Archive: 20/03/2026

Queensland GPs face barriers in supporting voluntary assisted dying, study finds

Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to participate, new QUT-led research has ...

Mar 20, 2026

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What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that's sprayed in their noses?

Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than 1 in 4 Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025.

Mar 20, 2026

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I'm a kidney surgeon: Here's why I hope I never see you

As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease. Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their kidneys do not work at all. This leads to the toxic build-up of ...

Mar 20, 2026

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Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole‑body inflammatory disorder

Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows elsewhere in the body—usually within the pelvis.

Mar 20, 2026

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Digital decision support tool proven to reduce risks in bowel surgery

Recent research provides robust evidence for the use of a digital visualization and decision support tool in colorectal (bowel) surgery. This is the first time that a digital decision support tool has been conclusively proven ...

Mar 20, 2026

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AI-assisted tool linked to improved stroke care and outcomes

A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long-term outcomes for patients compared ...

Mar 20, 2026

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Innovative research captures emotional and social realities of denture wearers

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new patient-focused tool designed to better understand the lived experience of people wearing removable partial dentures. In their study published in the journal ...

Mar 20, 2026

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Meningitis vaccine doesn't protect gay, bisexual men from gonorrhea, clinical trial concludes

A meningitis vaccine does not protect against gonorrhea spread between men, a new clinical trial has concluded. Experts had hoped that a meningococcal B vaccine called 4CMenB might prevent the spread of gonorrhea, based on ...

Mar 20, 2026

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Why some people naturally control HIV even after stopping therapy—and how we can leverage that to treat others

For millions of people living with HIV, a daily regimen of medications is a lifelong necessity. If they stop taking the drugs—commonly referred to as antiretroviral therapy—the virus usually rushes back within weeks. But ...

Mar 20, 2026

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AI-powered imaging tracks wound healing under the skin in real time

No matter the size or severity, wounds on human skin are difficult to monitor while they heal. Biopsies disrupt the wound site and are too invasive for routine, repeated monitoring, and most medical imaging devices that could ...

Mar 20, 2026

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