Healthcare
Surgeons should be forced to reveal patient death rates: UK doctor
Some argue it can help identify bad apples, others say it is could discourage good surgeons to take on difficult patients.
- by Aisha Dow
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Health
Canberra obstetrician welcomes $20 million for genetic screening
“It’s really thrilling and shows how quickly technology is advancing," Canberra obstetrician Stephen Robson said.
- by Daniella White
Health
'Normal isn’t normal': Obese patients cautioned against surgeries
Welcome to the Australian hospital where 9 in 10 patients are overweight or obese. It's a scenario that could be repeated across the country.
- by Aisha Dow
Healthcare
'Paradigm shift': Targeting cells surrounding leukemia cells could be the answer
It makes sense to target cancer treatments at the deadly cancer cells themselves. But researchers have found that targeting the microenvironment of leukemia cells could be the key.
- by Esther Han
Health
Karabar parents sent warning after student treated for meningococcal
Karabar High School students have been warned to watch for symptoms of meningococcal.
- by Daniella White
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Healthcare
Surgery patients are hoarding excess strong painkillers: study
Australians patients often leave hospital with a swag of strong painkillers, but rather than throwing out leftovers, they’re stashing them for future use.
- by Aisha Dow
Cancer
'Catastrophic' health costs for one in ten rural WA cancer patients
UWA study shows one in 10 regional cancer patients are experiencing 'catastrophic' spending on health care during treatment.
- by Staff writers
Health
Anger as foundation sells John James Hospital properties
One of the founders of John James Hospital is angry the hospital's foundation has sold the property.
- by Daniella White
Healthcare
Suicidal teens in emergency departments a sign Headspace is failing
Rising numbers of suicidal and self-harming adolescents in emergency departments are a sign community mental health services are failing them, experts warn.
- by Kate Aubusson
Health
Sooner than you realise: Smoking killing people as young as 30
Smoking killed 179 people in their 30s and 40s in 2011 according to a new report from the Victorian health department.
- by Matilda Boseley
Healthcare
Fighting fit to beat cancer
Diagnosed with cancer? That’s no longer an excuse to skip the gym, with oncologists set to prescribe regular doses of exercise with other cancer treatments.
- by Aisha Dow