Healthcare
Investigation
Healthcare
Whistleblower sued by NDIS provider LiveBetter after allegations aired
A whistleblower who allegedly spoke out about the care of disabled clients of NDIS provider LiveBetter is now being sued by his former employer.
- by Maani Truu & Natassia Chrysanthos
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Courts
Grandfather forced to undergo ECT before 'preventable' death
A coroner has criticised a decision to force electroconvulsive therapy on Gerard Helliar, after hundreds of previous attempts were largely unsuccessful.
- by Aisha Dow
Health
Report reveals the worst towns for smoking in pregnancy
One in five women admit to smoking during their pregnancy in western Queensland, making it one of the worst areas in the nation.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Healthcare
'I'd probably be dead': Kirsty's decision at doctor's surgery saved her life
The new cervical screening test is expected to save nearly 600 lives by 2035, a new study shows.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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Research
Breakthrough in quest to cure the incurable cancer that strikes kids
DIPG, or diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, has been described as the worst of all child cancers. But a new drug discovery is offering a glimmer of hope.
- by Aisha Dow
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Healthcare
Why women are spending the first weeks after birth lying flat in bed
The strict cultural practice of bed rest after birth is widespread in western Sydney, but it could put new mothers at risk of venous thromboembolism.
- by Kate Aubusson
Pharmaceuticals
Critical drugs could be rationed following EpiPen shortage
Critical medicines could be rationed in Australia in the wake of an EpiPen shortage that left some allergy sufferers without emergency treatment.
- by Aisha Dow
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Healthcare
Plan to tackle endometriosis top of list at COAG health ministers meeting
The federal Health Minister Greg Hunt will place a draft national action plan on endometriosis front and centre at the COAG health ministers meeting on Friday.
- by Esther Han
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Scandal
Online abuse allegations to be investigated in doctor elections
The scandal is another sign of ongoing dysfunction within the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
- by Aisha Dow
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Investigation
Bundoora masseur banned from touching patients
The interim order is part of a larger investigation being conducted by Victoria’s Health Complaints Commissioner into a dozen complaints of sexual misconduct.
- by Aisha Dow
Courts
Sydney parents face court over vegan diet which left baby 'malnourished'
A couple who allegedly kept their baby daughter on a strict diet, which left her malnourished and suffering rickets, have pleaded not guilty to child neglect.
- by Lucy Cormack