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Ending the postcode lottery of reproductive health care
The Senate inquiry into universal access to reproductive health care has delivered its report — industry leaders welcome it, but some say "more must be done". [ + ]
Fluorescent guide can help detect tumour left behind after surgery
A new technique designed to allow surgeons to identify and remove residual tumour tissue during breast-conserving surgery is said to have shown promising results. [ + ]
The case for separation
The way specialists run their surgical operating lists is due for an overhaul, says Jane Griffiths, CEO, Day Hospitals Australia. [ + ]
The rising burden of severe acute pancreatitis
A new study calls for more targeted clinical research to find treatments aimed at reducing prolonged hospital stays and mortality in severe acute pancreatitis. [ + ]
The cosmetic surgery overhaul
In response to recent media reports of serious unprofessional conduct in cosmetic surgery, the health practitioner regulator and Health Ministers have announced significant changes. [ + ]
Cancer centre is the latest cyber crime victim
It seems hardly a day goes by without another report of a cyber crime incident. With Medibank still fresh in our minds, the latest attack is on a Sydney-based cancer treatment facility, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Westmead Hospital. [ + ]
Opinion: Nursing, it's about more than money
The federal government's long-awaited pay rises for aged care workers, including registered nurses, are both welcome and overdue. [ + ]
New chronic back pain trial reports significant improvements
A new treatment has helped long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experience significant reductions in pain and related disability. [ + ]
Govt vaping action gets mixed reviews from health experts
The Albanese government has released a plan to tackle vaping in Australia through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support. [ + ]
$50 million funding for long COVID as inquiry report released
The federal government has announced $50 million in funding for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) — commonly known as long COVID. [ + ]
How Primary Health Tasmania is improving health outcomes
Primary Health Tasmania's digital transformation is set to improve workflows, streamline agency processes, simplify data sharing and maintain compliance. [ + ]
A bioengineered alternative to wound healing
In Australia, around 60,000 people undergo skin flap harvesting surgery to treat difficult-to-heal wounds. [ + ]
Sustainable health care
In Australia, the health system contributes 7% to total national carbon emissions. Globally, health care contributes 4.4% to emissions. [ + ]
Digital health workforce imperatives to lead amid disruption
Health informatics and digital health, two rapidly growing disciplines, are becoming increasingly important for efficient and effective health service provision. [ + ]
From North Qld Cowboys player to surgeon
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. [ + ]