Healthcare
An Australian doctor has just made global history. This is what happened
A single pill administered in a borrowed medical clinic has become the talk of mental health doctors around the world.
- by Jordan Baker
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The people unknowingly poisoning themselves with common vitamins
Gillian Clarke lost the feeling in her feet, but it took a decade to realise the two tablets she took every day might be responsible.
- by Angus Thomson
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Healthcare
Patients in regional WA pay hefty premium for GP visits while bulk-billing disappearing in Perth
The widening gulf between the cost of healthcare in regional Western Australia and Perth has been laid bare, with the disparity the largest of any state.
- by Jesinta Burton
Rise in Queensland baby deaths sparks review
Queensland has recorded Australia’s second-highest number of stillbirths and baby deaths within 28 days of delivery, and Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has ordered a review to identify potential causes and recommendations.
- by Savannah Meacham
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Nurses revolt against staffing changes as St Vincent’s confirms financial woes
Changes to staff allocations will affect some of their most vulnerable patients, say nurses.
- by Angus Thomson
Sydney psychologist suspended over ‘full-blown emotional affair’ with client
Julie Ann Catt, who specialises in relationships and sexuality, has been barred from practising for 12 months after having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a client.
- by Angus Thomson
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dozens of doctors reported to watchdog over Israel-Gaza social media posts
One doctor was reported to the medical regulator for using the term “genocide” on Facebook.
- by Henrietta Cook
‘People would never need to go to hospital’: Is this the smarter way to tackle eating disorders?
When Hanna Patricia was in hospital for an eating disorder, it did more harm than good. A new program could have prevented her from being there at all.
- by Angus Thomson
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Cancer
This cancer is on the rise in women under 45, and no one knows why
Lora Winter initially dismissed the ulcer on her tongue as a sign of stress. Two months later she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
- by Henrietta Cook
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Women's health
‘A real gift to women’s health’: The Pap smear era is over. Enter the DIY test
Similar in design to a COVID rapid antigen test, DIY cervical screening kits are now being used by thousands of people, many of whom were overdue for screening or had never had it.
- by Aisha Dow
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Healthcare
Why do men with cardiac arrest get more help than women? It’s the breasts
New research finds gender impacts how bystanders respond to someone having a cardiac arrest – it could be because they are uncomfortable exposing breasts.
- by Henrietta Cook