Getting it right: reading before writing
As literacy levels among children decline nationally and globally, strategies are needed to turn this around. It is said that we learn ‘to do...
Cardiologists call for increased testing of Lp(a) in Australia
Given the serious health risks associated with elevated Lp(a) levels, doctors are calling for the test to be covered by Medicare
Many cardiologists in Australia...
Access Lifecare: Supporting People with Disabilities in Independent Living
Access Lifecare, in partnership with Developing Australian Communities, is an allied health organisation that provides key services for people with disabilities who are leaving...
Lower cost of PBS medicines from 1 January
The new, lower cost of PBS medicines comes into effect on New Year’s Day, meaning the most patients will pay for a PBS listed...
Women left behind in race to beat Cervical Cancer
Experts warn too many women in some populations are missing out on cervical cancer screening due to low awareness. To meet the WHO cervical...
Monash students race to create cyborg heart in world-first contest
A team of Monash University biomedical engineering students has launched a global artificial heart competition to help combat one of the world’s biggest killers—heart...
Cultural Challenges in ADHD Care
Studies have shown that cultural disparities in ADHD care among ethnic minority children occur in the early stages of problem recognition, through service selection,...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate...
Singaporean Healthtech leader sets up In Melbourne
A Singaporean healthtech leader that has created a tech solution to connect cancer patients, hospitals and industry in real time will establish its Australian...
First-line cancer treatment option available for eligible Australians
First-line treatment option available for eligible Australians with a type of aggressive breast cancer
An estimated 1,500 eligible Australians with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) could...