“Every patient deserves dignity”: AMA reaffirms support for LGBTQIASB+ Australians
The Australian Medical Association has marked this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) by urging governments to turn commitments into action...
Free health checks offered as type 2 Diabetes looms over 3 million Australians
Australians visiting their local Priceline Pharmacy this week might walk away with more than a prescription, they might leave with a timely wake-up call....
Australian scientists develop blood test reaching 90% accuracy in Alzheimer’s detection
Scientists from CSIRO and Edith Cowan University have announced a new diagnostic blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that could offer an accessible alternative to...
New MS diagnosis guidelines aim to cut delays and improve outcomes
Updated international guidelines for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) have been released, offering doctors clearer tools to make earlier and more accurate diagnoses and giving...
Free heart health checks extended as heart disease remains Australia’s leading killer
The Albanese Government will extend funding for free Heart Health Checks for another three years, aiming to catch the warning signs of cardiovascular disease...
Australia stays the course as COVID cases rise globally
There is a growing concern about the spread of new COVID-19 variants overseas. While the Omicron subvariant NB.1.8.1 has yet to make a significant...
ADHD in children: Breaking myths, stigma and cultural barriers
More Than “Bad Behaviour”
Most parents and teachers have met children who are always on the move, who fidget constantly, interrupt conversations, struggle to wait...
New method discovered for controlling blood vessel growth
La Trobe University and Phillipps-University of Marburg (Germany) scientists have discovered how a peptide called Apelin regulates blood vessel growth, opening new avenues of research...
Western Specialist Centre honoured with Founder’s Family Business Award
Western Specialist Centre has been recognised with the Founder’s Family Business Award at the Family Business Insights VIC/TAS Conference in Melbourne.
The Family Business Excellence...
Financial flare-up: The heated debate on blood test billing
The ongoing debate surrounding the funding of healthcare services in Australia, particularly the cost of blood tests, underscores a critical financial challenge within the...