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Calls grow to ban a chiro treatment on babies after 'horrifying' video
Melbourne chiropractor referred to regulators over his controversial treatment of an infant as medical experts raise serious concerns.
- by Melissa Iaria
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Nepean Hospital emergency department reopens after police operation
The hospital was closed during the operation that forced patients, visitors and staff in the emergency department to move from the area.
- by Laura Chung and Kate Aubusson
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Buruli breaks records as flesh-eating ulcers seep into the suburbs
Victoria’s Buruli ulcer epidemic continues to expand, with a record 340 cases of the flesh-eating-ulcer recorded last year
- by Liam Mannix
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Universal flu vaccine a big step closer - but it will only help half of us
The scientists leading a huge taskforce that includes a suite of Melbourne research institutions believe they have taken major steps towards the development of a universal flu vaccine, one that could last for up to 10 years.
- by Liam Mannix
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As his hunger strike stretches on, Islam's resolve is unwavering
As the stand-off between hunger strike Isa Islam and ACT government continues beyond 70 days, the emaciated prisoner's resolve appears not to have changed.
- by Peter Brewer
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To fight dementia, government takes a moonshot ... on a pill
Until a couple of weeks ago, Tony Hughes hadn’t really noticed any differences, despite what the scans said.
- by Liam Mannix
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Probe into major Sydney hospital's handling of bullying claims
A major Sydney hospital is the subject of a high-level ministerial investigation over its handling of a trainee surgeon's claims of bullying amid rising outrage over the exploitation of junior doctors.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Junior doctors pressured to fudge work hours prompts push for audit
Doctors are demanding public and private hospitals submit to an independent audit of trainee doctor work hours, as fresh claims of junior doctor exploitation continue to emerge.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Exploitation and abuse of female doctors may be getting worse
The Victorian president of the medical group said there is no evidence that conditions for young doctors have improved in recent years. In fact, they may have got worse.
- by Aisha Dow and Anthony Colangelo
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Rare cancer risk for women with textured or smooth breast implants
All breast implants, textured and smooth, put women at an increased risk of a rare form of cancer, the US medical watchdog has warned.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Cough syrup withdrawals: codeine ban uncovers hidden addictions
Deniz knew something was seriously wrong when she woke up at 5am and passed out. She had missed her dose of codeine by no more than half an hour.
- by Kate Aubusson