Daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and even road accidents are all connected to sleep disorders, leading experts to examine workplace productivity losses among as many as one-in-five younger Australians affected by ...
Jul 13, 2023
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The barriers to accessing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Victoria cause considerable distress for patients, according to new research.
Jul 3, 2023
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Australian and international experts have released 11 recommendations on when, how, and in what situation it may be appropriate for clinicians to reduce opioid use, by placing the patient at the center of the equation.
Jun 25, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days, and health care is no exception.
Jun 20, 2023
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Researchers have for the first time calculated the lifetime cost of living with an inherited eye disease in Australia as $5.2 million per person. Distressingly, a significant portion of the cost associated with the progressive ...
Jun 19, 2023
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Monash University, Turning Point and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) have developed a successful alcohol intervention for women attending breast screening appointments, as part of a world-first trial.
May 30, 2023
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Data from General Practice (GP) visits has found doctors prescribed up to three-and-a-half times more antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication for children aged five to nine than forecast in pre-pandemic mapping.
May 30, 2023
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As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season. Young children typically get at least six colds a year.
May 15, 2023
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University of Queensland researchers have developed a roadmap for the integration of smartwatches into Australian health care but acknowledge there are several challenges to overcome.
May 8, 2023
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According to Australian guidelines, women with newly diagnosed breast cancer should be offered genetic testing when they meet certain strict criteria—such as being diagnosed at a very young age or if many family members ...
May 4, 2023
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