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Prenatal screening company makes strong debut on ASX

Prenatal screening company makes strong debut on ASX

Indentifai Genetics, an Israeli company seeking to commercialise an AI-powered prenatal test, has successfully listed on Australia's stock exchange.

'More work to do': ageing population puts clamp on EDs

'More work to do': ageing population puts clamp on EDs

'More work to do': ageing population puts clamp on EDs

'More work to do': ageing population puts clamp on EDs

More older Australians are arriving in emergency rooms, placing strain on hospitals and increasing the caseload beyond "bread and butter" work.

Euthanasia options for dementia patients to be studied

Euthanasia options for dementia patients to be studied

Euthanasia options for dementia patients to be studied

Euthanasia options for dementia patients to be studied

Broadcaster Andrew Denton has unveiled plans to explore assisted dying access for dementia patients, in what he says is a morally fraught world.

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Drug overdose 'crisis' as deaths double road fatalities

Drug overdose 'crisis' as deaths double road fatalities

Advocates are warning of a "preventable" public health crisis as lives lost to drug overdoses more than double road fatalities in one state.

Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears

Nurses 'angry, distressed' amid chemical exposure fears

Revelations staff at a major hospital might have been exposed to toxic chemicals have left health workers desperately waiting for answers, a union claims.

Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

Cold and flu ingredient to be removed over allergy link

A plant ingredient found in dozens of cold and flu supplements on the market will be taken off the shelves, Australia's medicine regulator has announced.

Double dose of meds among failures before NT death

Double dose of meds among failures before NT death

A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to hospital procedures after an over-sedated psychiatric patient suffered a preventable death.

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'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

'Bastard of a disease': hopes for brain treatments grow

Rates of a degenerative brain disease are increasing but a first-of-its kind Australian facility is leading the way to find a cure for motor neurone disease.

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

'It's always there': high cost of chronic pain on kids

Kids with chronic pain conditions are struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously, a study has found, despite impacting most aspects of their lives.

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

An institute has been established to help children recover from traumatic events after a massacre at Bondi Beach and a nearby mass stabbing the previous year.

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Disproportionately high numbers of HIV in First Nations people reflect the need for better access to health care as Australia edges closer to its global target.

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

An Australian-first standard for women's pain has been announced in one state to ensure public health professionals take women more seriously in treating pain.

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

A new national scorecard has exposed major gaps in the amount regional cancer patients are forced to spend to access life-saving care.

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Epilepsy 'pushed under' with years-long treatment wait

One of Australia's most common brain disorders receives far too little attention with some patients waiting years to be seen by a specialist, advocates warn.

'Massive' gaps and a new frontier facing women's health

A gathering of experts and advocates has discussed the "massive" health gaps facing women in 2026, while GPs describe a new information overload frontier.

Scientist's brainstorm transforms dementia-risk testing

A pivotal moment in a dementia clinic waiting room has led researchers to create a quick, simple test that reveals a person's risk of developing the disease.

Subsidised access to cancer-fighting drug expanded

The federal government has expanded the range of cancers a drug will be subsidised to treat as part of its discounted medicines scheme.

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Labour of love needs more labour, chief midwife says

A state's chief midwife is calling for her profession to be supported to meet the needs of women and prevent birth trauma.

Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid

Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could deliver critical care to people trapped in a tight spot, with researchers turning tiny insects into search and rescue titans.

Assisted dying clause gagging doctors defended

The only Australian jurisdiction yet to legalise end-of-life choice is debating a voluntary assisted dying bill facing multiple proposed amendments.

Warning on addiction help amid funding uncertainty

A peak health body is warning that people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction are missing out because treatment capacity can't meet demand.

'Enormous' mental health toll for women with endo

More than half of Australian women with endometriosis are experiencing a mental health problem, with new research revealing the hidden toll of the condition.

Face of risky drinking 'quietly changing' in Australia

Increasing numbers of midlife women are turning to alcohol to soothe the negative effects of perimenopause but it might be worsening their symptoms.

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural people rely on fundraising, grants and donations from mining companies to keep their health services running, as an inquiry hears of Medicare shortfalls.

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