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Latest news: Health
AI character helping dementia patients feel understood
Australians with dementia could benefit from interacting with AI characters who reflect the experience of living with the neurological disease.
Dec 02, 2023
Australia on path to ending HIV transmission by 2030
Findings from Australia's HIV Taskforce report chart a path to ending transmission of the virus by the end of the decade as the world marks World AIDS Day.
Dec 01, 2023
Doctors risk charges over online voluntary euthanasia
The Federal Court has ruled voluntary assisted dying laws equate to suicide, leaving doctors who help patients end their lives online at risk of prosecution.
Nov 30, 2023
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Paramedics' industrial action ruled out of order
A 12-hour industrial action that would have resulted in some paramedics refusing all but the most serious calls has been ruled out of order amid a pay dispute.
Nov 30, 2023
Workload relief for midwives in patient ratio reforms
Midwives working in Queensland public hospitals will soon operate under patient ratios after the state's health minister tabled reforms to parliament.
Nov 30, 2023
Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'
A national site of recognition to thalidomide survivors and their families has been unveiled in Canberra, following a formal government apology.
Nov 30, 2023
Sun safety warning ahead of summer's start
After a rise in the number of people presenting for sunburn treatment at emergency departments, Australians are being urged to take sun safety seriously.
Nov 29, 2023
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Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon
Australians may be able to buy cannabis pain relief without a prescription in about 12 months with final clinical trials underway for a dissolvable tablet.
Nov 29, 2023
Grieving mum's maternity care improvements adopted
Queensland's health minister will introduce maternity care improvements suggested by a mother grieving her baby girl's death at a hospital north of Brisbane.
Nov 29, 2023
National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing
Western Australia has joined other states in expressing support for a national ban on the future use of deadly disease-causing engineered stone.
Nov 29, 2023
Carr calls for courage ahead of next drug summit
Courage remains vital in drug policy, former NSW premier Bob Carr says as he and fellow players in a landmark drug summit press for more change.
Nov 29, 2023
Thalidomide survivors welcome government apology
Thalidomide survivors say a national apology from the government was a significant step forward, welcoming a reopening of a support scheme.
Nov 29, 2023
PM issues 'overdue' apology to thalidomide survivors
The prime minister has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government to the survivors and families affected by the drug thalidomide.
Nov 29, 2023
Movember's fight to stop years shaved off men's lives
Movember's new research institute, unveiled on its 20th anniversary, will accelerate men's health research and develop programs to improve real-world outcomes.
Nov 28, 2023
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Health system coughs up almost $50b fighting COVID
Close to $50 billion was spent on the COVID-19 response, as Australians are warned they still need to be vaccinated against the virus.
Nov 28, 2023
Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning
Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.
Nov 28, 2023
Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas
Doctors for the Environment wants the WA government to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.
Nov 28, 2023
Disposable vape ban will not punish users
The federal government will begin cracking down on single-use, disposable vapes after a growing number of young Australians began taking up the habit.
Nov 28, 2023
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Rural health bonus scheme creating staff 'schisms'
NSW nurses are grappling with worsening workplace culture, compounded by a divisive incentive scheme that rewards some and not others, an inquiry has been told.
Nov 27, 2023
Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts
Though vaping and e-cigarettes have taken over the public health spotlight, experts say the government must continue pushing tobacco legislation.
Nov 27, 2023
Review underway at hospital after baby girl dies
Queensland's Health Minister says a clinical review is underway after parents raised questions about the death of their baby just hours after being born.
Nov 27, 2023
More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery
The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 27, 2023
Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea
There's a plea for Australia to roll out vaccine 'surges' as the take up rate for jabs against serious diseases is lagging among high-risk groups.
Nov 26, 2023
Ailing pope to broadcast Sunday prayer from residence
Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after hospital tests ruled out lung complications resulting from a case of flu.
Nov 26, 2023
Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight
Families impacted by childhood cancer have come together at Kirribilli House for a morning of festivities marking the launch of Redkite's Christmas appeal.
Nov 25, 2023
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