Diagnostic criteria, awareness lead to dramatic rise in autism in Australia
In 2022, 290,900 Australians were identified as Autistic, accounting for 1.1% of the population. This marks a striking 41.8% increase from the 205,200 reported...
New blood tests reveal hidden brain injuries in intimate partner violence
For the first time, researchers at Monash University have used blood tests to detect concussions caused by intimate partner violence (IPV), offering fresh insights...
When pain is real: Validating children’s experiences could shape their future
How children are treated when they express pain—whether from a skinned knee or fear of injections—can have a lasting effect on how they cope...
A ray of hope for Alzheimer’s: UK approves new drug
Dementia Australia has welcomed the recent approval of Lecanemab by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This development marks a significant...
Free financial counselling for those with mortgage, rental stress
The government today announced an extra $15 million to support key financial counselling services for people who are experiencing financial hardship due to mortgage...
RMIT engineers unveil quick stroke detection app
A groundbreaking smartphone tool could revolutionise the way paramedics identify strokes, offering a much quicker and more precise method than current technologies. Strokes, which...
New leadership for AMA: Dr Danielle McMullen steps up
Dr Danielle McMullen, the current Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), has been elected as the new President after running unopposed. This...
AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria bows out amid legal tussles
AstraZeneca's announcement of the worldwide discontinuation of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, marks a significant turning point in the pharmaceutical industry's response to the pandemic....
‘Most Australians unaware of key heart failure risks’
Heart failure affects approximately half a million Australians, with over 67,000 new cases diagnosed each year. These figures are expected to rise as the...
Private patients hit hard as health funding talks stall
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has issued a stark warning as patients risk being caught in the crossfire of a private health...