Researchers have completed Australia’s most detailed analysis of opioid tapering trajectories to date, with some findings that contradict current guidelines.
A new trial is looking for chemical markers in the breath of people with silicosis. A second project will test drugs that may help lung scarring.
The United Nations predicts 340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030, but we can change this.
The federal government’s announcement of $3.5 million to fund a healthy masculinities project trial is promising, but lacks detail on precisely how the funds will be used, and what will inform the programs.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
It’s argued that building research capacity helps clinicians to provide better care, and health outcomes, for their patients in rural and remote areas.
While fentanyl is yet to markedly impact Australia, the North American opioid crisis shows us how bad it can get, and urgent action is needed now.
While the actions outlined in the plans are admirable, achieving the set targets will require a significant increase in urgency and funding.
Changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme have influenced the way doctors prescribe opioids, but is it for the better?
Parents wanting to migrate to Australia to join their children face ludicrous delays, and if opting for a paid contributory visa, exorbitant fees.
A study details the activities older people can engage in that are most likely to help in the battle against dementia.
Getting enough sleep while their babies develop their circadian rhythms is a common but little-understood problem for new parents.
A hands-on, fish-focused course offers an inspiring, authentic experience for high school students to see the scientific method from start to finish.
These tips can help children who are feeling anxious about the transition to school, or going back after the holidays.
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for the whole family. Here are some tips to try if your child struggles with poor sleep.
Paramedicine has a well-established research presence, but still lacks the imprimatur of a formalised role for those wanting to pursue field work and research.
It’s imperative we build national capacity programs for healthcare professionals to respond and manage climate change-related impacts on health, disasters, and risk reductions.
Missing in the discussion about low writing achievement among students is the impact of writing disabilities such as dysgraphia.
The October 2022 budget marks a departure from the “blokier” budgets of recent years, centring gender equality and the care economy rather than high-vis and hard hats.
For too long, some women with mental health issues have been wrongly told they have “women’s problems”, and “there’s not much we can do”.
There are many innovations that can bridge the gap for better support and care for older Australians in their home.
Unequal access to the COVID-19 vaccine fuelled calls for a patent waiver, but any major change needs to ensure a better outcome for developing economies.
Social factors can determine how likely you are to suffer from dementia, including your socioeconomic status, where you live, and your background.
A drug-monitoring program in hospital emergency departments is tracking the alarming rise of strange new psychoactive synthetic drugs in Australia.
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