Healthcare
Opinion
Healthcare
One by one, the panaceas are toppling: now it's aspirin
Long-term studies all too often downgrade the impact of treatments from seismic to meh.
- by Steven Lewis
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Opinion
Healthcare
‘Sunshine as disinfectant’ needed for ACT Health
When you provide healthcare to our community you must be publicly accountable for your workplace culture.
- by Dr Antonio Di Dio
Healthcare
The deep gulf in knowledge leaving vulnerable kids at risk of HIV
A new campaign will target gender variant youth to support them in understanding HIV risks.
- by Lucy Stone
Healthcare
DIY dentistry: industry booming but experts warn of dangers
It seems too good to be true - straighter teeth for a third of the usual price and without ever needing to hop into the orthodontist's chair. Dentists say it is.
- by Esther Han
Health
Government agrees to develop nurse ratios framework
The agreement comes after years of lobbying and negotiations.
- by Daniella White
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Healthcare
You've been using sunscreen wrong, new research finds
Turns out it's never optional, even in the depths of winter. Here's why.
- by Sherryn Groch
Courts
'I never got an apology': Man infected with HIV by former lover sobs in court
Martin Peter Jaksic pleaded guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to his former partner.
Healthcare
How a downed Queensland flyer became the first amputee ADF pilot
Major Glenn Todhunter lost both his legs in a 1995 plane crash and was told he would never fly in the military again.
- by Toby Crockford
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Healthcare
Schizophrenia breakthrough: Scientists identify new suspect at 'scene of crime'
These immune cells are supposed to be the good guys. But new research shows they can harm the brain and potentially cause schizophrenia.
- by Esther Han
Opinion
Healthcare
'Silo effect’: Canberra doctors need more experience outside the ACT
Many health practitioners have limited experience outside the ACT, leaving our health system lagging behind others and contributing to issues with culture.
- by Arnagretta Hunter
Healthcare
Canberra Now: Health inquiry slammed & dig threatens power pole
Plus your daily David Pope cartoon (this one's a scream).
- by Sherryn Groch