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The role of dietetics in gut health
The popularisation of 'gut health' by food industry and popular media appears to have overtaken what we actually know from science, writes Dr Georgina Williams, an accredited practising dietitian. [ + ]
Opinion: Rural focus needed for mid-term health reform review
The Nous report reveals that despite the high disease burden in rural populations, they experience a health expenditure shortfall of $6.55 billion. [ + ]
What to consider as we embrace medicinal psychedelics
After decades of little innovation with new treatment options, Australia's mental health sector is experiencing a major paradigm shift, with the introduction of medicinal psychedelics. [ + ]
Body mass index: why practitioners are relying on it less when looking at a patient's health
BMI has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health — and often still is. But... [ + ]
Painful health journey inspires career in nursing
Diagnosed with endometriosis in 2020, Zoe Little said she had spent years dealing with "painful disease" since she was a teenager. [ + ]
An inclusive play space for a children's hospital
The new playground has been developed in consultation with parent groups, clinicians and members of the local Aboriginal community. [ + ]
Psychological screening tool hopes to improve patient safety
For registered specialist plastic surgeons, looking for signs of mental health issues has always been an important part of training. [ + ]
Improving patient experiences with digital access solutions
Increasingly, healthcare organisations are investing in digital solutions to help transform their operations. [ + ]
Indoor location services in health care — a missed opportunity?
Location services and GPS have made life a lot easier, from helping you find the bathroom in a sports stadium to navigating the great outdoors — it's hard to imagine life without them. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
