Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first, there need to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide ...
Mar 27, 2024
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As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, University of South Australia experts have issued an alert on the use of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, as new research finds a 75% increase in detections across Australia.
Mar 25, 2024
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A focus on heat and health, and decarbonization of the health sector, are among the key implications of the latest report of the MJA–Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Mar 25, 2024
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Vaping is a pressing public health issue. While adult smoking rates continue to fall, vaping rates are rising. Some 7% of adults now vape daily, up nearly three-fold since 2019. Most alarmingly, the rate of current vape use—on ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Fiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Getting the right amount of fiber, whether through food or drinks, is a great ...
Mar 23, 2024
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The alleged data breach involving Catherine, Princess of Wales tells us something about health privacy. If hospital staff can apparently access a future queen's medical records without authorization, it can happen to you.
Mar 21, 2024
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Illegally selling or manufacturing vapes in Australia could spell up to seven years in jail under new legislation proposed Thursday, as authorities moved to toughen rules outlawing the fast-growing habit.
Mar 21, 2024
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There are urgent calls to abandon the restraining of prisoners receiving palliative care, with the ongoing practice blamed on the Australian justice and health systems colliding.
Mar 20, 2024
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New Curtin University research, in collaboration with WAAC (formerly the WA AIDS Council), is putting the spotlight on the significant challenges and barriers faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals experiencing intimate partner violence ...
Mar 18, 2024
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A first-in-human trial led by The University of Western Australia has found injecting an immunotherapy drug directly into the bladder wall to treat cancer is viable and safe.
Mar 14, 2024
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