Health

Tattoo regret? How to choose a removal service

About one in four people regret at least one of their tattoos. Almost half of those go on to have their unwanted tattoo removed or camouflaged with a new one.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy?

A new study led by The University of Western Australia looked at whether medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be stopped during pregnancy.

Medical economics

Building a healthier state from the inside out

If Australia wants better results from its annual $180 billion dollars health care services expenditure, health economists must play a key role in decision-making to improve the efficiency of local hospitals and health networks.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Protecting first responders

Research shows emergency service personnel are twice as likely to develop anxiety, depression, and PTSD but a new Flinders University support program is aiming to prevent the onset of mental health conditions for first responders.

Medications

Targeting inflammatory protein could treat severe asthma

Just weeks after news of a sharp national spike in asthma deaths—with South Australia recording the highest increase in a single year (88%)—scientists have revealed a promising new treatment for the chronic lung disease.

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