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...
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...
CSIRO busts the myth of perfect progress in weight loss
New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has challenged the common belief that successful weight loss must follow a steady, downward trajectory.
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New clinics to expand specialist care for endometriosis and pelvic pain across Australia
The federal government has announced the location of 11 additional clinics dedicated to endometriosis and pelvic pain, bringing the national total to 33. The...
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...
Sneeze the day: Nurses to lead allergy awareness
Hives, asthma, or eczema – common signs of an allergic reaction. While mild allergies cause irritation and discomfort, severe cases can lead to anaphylaxis...
A new ‘Super-K’ flu is spreading fast. Here’s what CSIRO says
A new report by CSIRO says a fast-spreading influenza strain, nicknamed the "Super-K" flu, is emerging earlier than expected and spreading rapidly across Australia.
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$165K raised to boost organ donation conversations
The Light a Life Gala Dinner on 24 May drew a full house at Melbourne’s Ultima Function Centre, raising $165,000 for Transplant Australia. The...
‘Most Australians unaware of key heart failure risks’
Heart failure affects approximately half a million Australians, with over 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. These figures are expected to rise as the...
Free financial counselling for those with mortgage, rental stress
The government today announced an extra $15 million to support key financial counselling services for people who are experiencing financial hardship due to mortgage...