The federal government's long-awaited pay rises for aged care workers, including registered nurses, are both welcome and overdue. [ + ]

A new treatment has helped long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experience significant reductions in pain and related disability. [ + ]

The Albanese government has released a plan to tackle vaping in Australia through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support. [ + ]

The federal government has announced $50 million in funding for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) — commonly known as long COVID. [ + ]

Primary Health Tasmania's digital transformation is set to improve workflows, streamline agency processes, simplify data sharing and maintain compliance. [ + ]

In Australia, around 60,000 people undergo skin flap harvesting surgery to treat difficult-to-heal wounds. [ + ]

In Australia, the health system contributes 7% to total national carbon emissions. Globally, health care contributes 4.4% to emissions. [ + ]

Health informatics and digital health, two rapidly growing disciplines, are becoming increasingly important for efficient and effective health service provision. [ + ]

Anna Peeters from Deakin University reflects on the challenge of obesity — her current focus — and the role of health systems and environments in improving outcomes. [ + ]

A former North Queensland Cowboys player turned Mater Private Hospital Townsville upper gastrointestinal, bariatric and general surgeon, Dr Scott Whiting is one of 10 surgeons trained in how to use latest robotic technology Da Vinci XI. [ + ]

The rising number of flu cases across the country is set to put further pressure on our healthcare system, which is already thought to be close to breaking point. [ + ]

Australia's push towards virtual health is gaining pace, with more than 18 million patients accessing their medical appointments virtually last year, through telehealth. For many healthcare providers, however, a fully-fledged virtual service is a far-off dream. [ + ]

Health practitioners hear about — and handle the repercussions of — family and domestic violence more than any other professional, yet many feel they are only modestly equipped to support survivors. [ + ]

The boundaries of the pharmacy profession are shifting in Australia, which presents a fantastic opportunity. [ + ]

Changing patient needs, technological advancements and updated models of healthcare delivery mean that it's time to embrace a fundamental shift in our health infrastructure and move the focus from systems to people. [ + ]